Boilermaker - Dawson Mine

About the Company

Dawson Mine Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down! Dawson’s mining process is completed by varied fleets of which this role focuses on the biggest; Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators fleets and diesel Overburden Drill fleet.It’s not just the interesting large pieces of equipment that you would be working on in the field, it’s also the placement of Dawson, it is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced, qualified Boilermaker to join our Maintenance team at our Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD. This is a permanent full-time role reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working within the Maintenance team you will carry out our preventive and general maintenance and repair work in the Workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and Repairs on Heavy Mobile Equipment on an open-cut coal mine site.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the workshop.
• Attend to breakdowns and diagnosing problems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and installations.
• Work independently where required and within a team environment.
• Utilise computerised maintenance management systems.
• Undertaking training and upskilling as required.
• Facilitate and participate in job risk assessments.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking) or equivalent.
• Welders Qualification Test Certificate – AS/NZS ISO 9606
• Previous experience working as a Boilermaker within the mining industry (Coal preferably).
• Have demonstrated experience with heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Current Australian Driver’s License.
• Confined Space and Working at heights tickets are desirable.
• Additional equipment tickets are desirable: Elevated Work Platform, Forklift, Rigging and Dogging, HR License.

What's On Offer / Benefits

• Full-time permanent position based at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
• Attractive roster: 7 on, 7 off (Day & Night shifts)
• Dawson EBA - $183,520 Total Package + Monthly Bonuses!
• Employed under the Dawson Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Company funded camp accommodation
• Training, upskilling & career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Background checks
• Inclusion and Diversity
• How we are committed to your safety

Background checks

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

• At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

• Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
• REF80486
• CLOSING DATE 12 August 2026
• Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.
• Recruitment Agencies: Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.