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Finding and developing future leaders is something we’re passionate about at Anglo American. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, following specifically designed programmes, you’ll make the most of everything you’ve learned so far and experience extensive personal and professional development.
Through our Pipeline Development Programmes – Scholarship, Vacation Work, Graduate, Associate, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes – we are maintaining our commitment to providing opportunities to establish a career with Anglo American's Metallurgical Coal business.
Our Australian operations provide more than 150 positions across these programs each year.
GRADUATES, VACATION WORK AND SCHOLARSHIPS
VISIT our Graduate website to find out more about our Scholarship, Vacation Work and Graduate programs.
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For students currently studying or with recently obtained tertiary qualifications, these programmes are your springboard to a successful career in the mining industry. From day one you’ll learn about our business and the mining industry. You’ll develop an understanding of our operations and be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities within our organisation.
Positions are available throughout Queensland and New South Wales in a number of technical and support disciplines and are recruited for at various stages throughout the year.
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME
The Associate Programme is a structured four-year programme combining on-the-job experience and further education. These roles are supported with University study and industry training. At the end of the programme, you will have achieved an Associate Degree and credit towards a Bachelor degree. Mining Associates are known in the team as Technical Officers and in your day-to-day duties you will be an important part of the technical team by providing professional support duties. Similarly, Safety Associates work to provide safety support to professionals in our operations.
Each year we recruit a number of positions for our open cut and underground operations to undergo a para-professional Associate Programme in mining and safety support. These programmes begin in January each year and are located in Central Queensland and New South Wales. We look for motivated people who have a genuine interest in establishing a career in the mining industry. Because these positions perform essential functions in our mining and processing operations on site, we look for people who are interested in living in mining towns.
In Australia, we provide three different development programmes across the business:
1. Mining Associate (Underground)
2. Mining Associate (Surface)
3. Safety Associates
Taking up one of our Associate Programmes can provide you with an excellent first step in establishing yourself in a career as a mining professional.
Applications open 6 August 2012. You can apply by visiting our job search page.
SURVEY CADET PROGRAMME
The surveying cadetship is a slightly different and a more specialised cadetship focusing on mine surveying. The surveying cadet studies either the external four-year Associate Degree or continues on to complete the six-year Bachelor Degree of Spatial Science Technology. On completion of the Bachelor Degree the cadet can enter into a two-year Competency Training Agreement which leads to certification as a Registered Mine Surveyor. Normal daily survey work can be carried out by an Associate Degree qualified surveyor but if you want to supervise other surveyors and certify the accuracy of mine plans you will have to progress to Registration. It is up to you to determine how far you want to progress as a surveyor.
Surveyors are involved in every aspect of the field operations and at times their role can be physically demanding. In our open cuts the surveyor places pegs where the dragline must dig, or a new road is to be established. Once the coal is exposed, the surveyor accurately measures the tonnage that is available to send to the customer. In our undergrounds the surveyor drills marks into the roof to control the direction of mining and the installation of conveyor belts. When an area is mined, our surveyors calculate the tonnes of coal and stone that have been removed. In both the open cuts and underground, accurate mine plans have to be computer generated to show where mining has taken place.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
Apprenticeships and traineeships are intended to fill a gap in our skill base at our coal operations. During your time, you will be a useful member of the team, supporting mining technical staff in a number of hands-on duties. While you have a potential career path into Engineering in the long term, we can help you build the skills and experience required to get you there in the meantime through the Engineering support role.
It is expected that most apprentices and trainees will work on the appropriate roster as part of their crew timetable.
Types of apprenticeships:
• Mechanical – diesel fitters, boilermaker/welders, fitters and turners
• Electrical – electricians, electronic tradespersons
How and when do I apply?
Our apprenticeship and traineeship intake begins annually between July and November. The website will indicate when applications open, and you can submit your application on our website. It is intended that all apprentices and trainees will begin on sites in early January for an orientation and induction.
Training structure:
You will undertake structured training in working areas of the mine and rotation of duties to maximise your exposure to various facets of the operation.
Our support and commitment:
We will support the apprentices and trainees with time off for block release training.
Site support:
A mentor will be appointed for apprentices and trainees. You will have regular contact from your General Manager and HR Manager and your mentor will guide and support you in such matters as job duties, studies and broader lifestyle and participation at the site.
Ideal candidate:
Apprentices will most likely be between the ages of 15 to 19 or mature age candidates – looking for an entry point into the mining industry. We will be targeting people, predominantly from regional and rural communities, who have a strong interest in remaining in a mining community long term. You may be a school leaver or have some work experience, or you may be a local person looking for a career change.
Employment:
Anglo American mine sites are not always the employers of apprentices and trainees – we can be the host sites. Your employment may be through one of our preferred training providers, MRAEL or the Gladstone Area Group Scheme, who take care of all administrative processes, training plans and block releases for the attainment of nationally recognised competencies, throughout your apprenticeship or training.
However, please note at our Drayton, Foxleigh, Moranbah and Callide mine sites, you will be engaged as an Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd employee.
Some of the criteria you might need to consider in your application:
• You have completed school to at least School Certificate level (by the end of 2009), with a good result in
Maths and English. Applicants who have also completed a pre-apprenticeship course will be well regarded;
• You have a strong desire to gain a trade qualification in either the Electrical or Mechanical trade;
• You are interested in working in the mining industry in a hands-on technical role;
• You are willing to locate or relocate to remote locations;
• You have computer experience;
• You possess sound interpersonal skills;
• You possess a current Driver’s licence;
• You are an Australian Resident;
• You are conscious of the safety yourself and others;
• You are able to work cooperatively in a team environment;
• You are able to organise your own transport to and from work;
• You are prepared to give the best of yourself in developing and applying the skills required to be successful.
Preference will be given to applicants who live in the local Shires, however, applicants from other areas will also be considered. Other criteria will depend on the specific role or vacancy. Details will be provided closer to the advertising timetable.
Selection process and timetable:
The successful applicants will be selected by us and the host sites. You will complete interviews and undergo a set of aptitude and psychological assessments. The process will also be supported with reference checking, site visits and medicals. The process will be coordinated by Central Resourcing, Site HR and technical staff.
Your interest in our organisation is greatly appreciated and we wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.
Eligibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from men and women, including people who identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, people with disabilities and those from non-English speaking backgrounds. To apply, you will need to be an Australian resident or hold the right to work in Australia. We look forward to hearing from you soon.