At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, a Short Term (Truck and Shovel) Mining Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering mine plans, designs, and schedules that support the operation's long-term objectives. You will be responsible for planning across an entire pit, including developing production schedules, dig and dump designs, infrastructure layouts, and rehabilitation and reshape plans, while working closely with operations to ensure successful execution.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams—including Drill & Blast, Truck & Shovel, Dragline, Rehabilitation, and Services—you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of mine plans and support operational performance.
As part of the broader Technical Services team, you will also have the opportunity to refine and optimise mine plans from concept through to implementation. You will be involved in continuous improvement initiatives, project work, and planning activities that drive operational excellence and support the site's long-term strategy.
This diverse and collaborative environment provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career progression.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
What We Offer
At Hail Creek Open Cut, we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
In return, we offer:
This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. You will have the option to either live locally in one of the communities that surround our operation or stay on site in our amazing village. We are only a one and quarter hour drive from the beautiful Mackay hinterland and a two- and half-hour drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and have a diverse group of people at our operation commuting from multiple locations in Queensland such as Rockhampton and Townsville, to name a few. Commercial Flight Support is available per written request for senior staff members and above, for flights from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) return.
Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.
Apply now at glencore.com/careers
For further recruitment information, please contact:
Ashleigh Head - Human Resources Coordinator
Ashleigh.Head@glencore.com.au
We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources from 22 active mining operations with industrial customers around the world.
Through our diverse portfolio, we supply the resources that help advance everyday life.
Our coal business helps meet the energy and steel-making needs of today, while our copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt operations will help transition Australia and the world to a low-carbon future.
We are one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies.
Australia is an important part of Glencore's business, with over 17,000 employees and contractors contributing significantly to regional, state and national economies.
Our operations are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with our Australian headquarters in Sydney and offices in Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle.
