Dragline Operator

About the Company

Anglo American Australia – overview

Company Description: Anglo American Australia operates five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with joint venture interests in manganese and copper exploration projects in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

About the Role

Job Description: Reporting to the Dragline Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe, professional and diligent approach and operation of our 8050 and 8750 Draglines. Applicants will possess appropriate mining operating experience including dragline, dozer, grader and cable reeler skills. You will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with an open mind and willingness to try new ways of operating. To be successful in this role you will ensure compliance with all Anglo American safety and operating systems and a commitment to working together as part of a team to achieve business objectives. You will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with being a team player in safely achieving targets. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge in dragline set up, operations and dig patterns to achieve machine optimisation and improve performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• You will possess at least 12 months competent dragline experience and be a proficient dozer operator.
• You will be required to provide proof of your operating experience.

Additional information

• 7 on, 7 off, day and night rotating roster
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation
• DIDO, Residential & Sal-sac FIFO options available
• BIBO from Mackay and Rockhampton Area
• Free Camp and Mess
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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. REF80148LCLOSING DATE  15 October 2026 Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date. Recruitment Agencies Anglo American Australia does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies.

Background checks

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

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

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.