Anglo American

Production Supervisor: Dragline & Drills

Anglo American  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

We are seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor (Draglines & Drills) to join our team at Capcoal Surface Operations in Middlemount, Queensland. Capcoal Surface is an open-cut coal operation producing approximately 5.1 Mtpa, utilising a fleet that includes a rope shovel, five excavators, two draglines and three drills.

In this role, you will lead a crew of around 20 operators within our dragline & drills mining operations. Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, you will bring a strong commitment to safety, effective leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills. As an experienced supervisor, you will guide and develop your team to ensure production targets and operational standards are consistently achieved.

You will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring personnel, equipment and resources to meet site targets and schedules. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys coaching and mentoring a skilled team, tackling investigative and operational challenges, and collaborating closely with other departments on site.

Qualifications

  • Experience running a large team within an open cut mining operation
  • Demonstrated background operating heavy machinery including draglines and drills
  • Unwavering commitment to safety

Additional Information

  • 7 on 7 off straight days and nights roster
  • FIFO (company funded), DIDO, BIBO or residential lifestyle options with company housing (there may be a wait list for some accommodation types)
  • BIBO from Mackay and Rockhampton area
  • Free camp and mess
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Full relocation provided to Middlemount
  • Attractive salary and annual bonus
  • Free access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

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.

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.

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.

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CLOSING DATE

12 April 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.

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About Anglo American

Anglo American is a leading global mining company and our products are the essential ingredients in almost every aspect of modern life. Our portfolio of world-class competitive operations, with a broad range of future development options, provides many of the future-enabling metals and minerals for a cleaner, greener, more sustainable world and that meet the fast growing every day demands of billions of consumers. With our people at the heart of our business, we use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and to mine, process, move and market our products to our customers – safely and sustainably.

As a responsible producer of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum group metals, premium quality iron ore and steelmaking coal, and nickel – with crop nutrients in development – we are committed to being carbon neutral across our operations by 2040. More broadly, our Sustainable Mining Plan commits us to a series of stretching goals to ensure we work towards a healthy environment, creating thriving communities and building trust as a corporate leader. We work together with our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, for society as a whole, and for our shareholders. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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