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.
To be successful in this role, you will have a proactive attitude to safety, a strong work ethic with a QLD shot firing competency, QLD security exposure card (QSEC) and will have experience operating heavy machinery such as, Grader, Loader, Dozer and forklift. Working with the highly motivated drill and blast team, flexibility and excellent teamwork skills will be essential in this role.
Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:
This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. 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.
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.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

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.