Workshop Diesel Fitters: Dawson Mine

Overview

At Anglo American we're re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

Our products are essential ingredients in so much of modern life - from smartphones, electric vehicles and household appliances to solar panels, wind turbines and data centres.

We have developed a Sustainable Mining Plan that will foster innovation and deliver step change results across the entire mining value chain.

Smart innovation in technology, digitisation & sustainability working hand in hand to connect metals & minerals to all of us who need and value them.

Join us in transforming the very nature of the industry to help create a safer, cleaner, smarter future.

Come join Dawson Mine to fuel your future and leave every day with a grease-smudged grin!

• Dawson EBA - $186,461 Total Package + Monthly Coal Bonus!
• Inclusive of the $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year!
• 6 Weeks (21 shifts) Annual Leave
• 15 Shifts Personal Leave
• 7 on 7 off 12-hour day/night roster
• Closest large Mine to South EastQLD - it's a lifestyle

Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down!

Dawson is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2 hour drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5 hour drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett. Subsidised residential or camp accommodation options are available.

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.

Job Description

We are currently seeking multiple experienced Diesel Fitters to join the Central Workshop Maintenance team at our Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD. To be successful in this role you will ensure compliance with all Anglo American safety and operating systems and have a commitment to working together as part of a team to achieve business objectives.

Your core accountabilities will include:

• Ensure that plant and equipment is maintained to a high level.
• Undertake troubleshooting, fault finding, breakdown and preventative maintenance on heavy mobile equipment.
• Achieve performance targets in compliance with statutory, safety, health, budget and environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of SAP and Auto Electrical experience is not essential but highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Cert III in Engineering - Diesel Fitter or equivalent)
• Hold a current Australian Manual Driver's Licence (C Class or higher)
• Experience with safety management systems
• Experience within a mining mobile maintenance operations
• HIAB, EWP, Forklift, Dogging and Rigging Certificates (desirable)

Additional Information

• Based at our Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD.
• Attractive roster: 7 on, 7 off (Day & Night shifts).
• Employed under the Dawson Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024.
• Market leading pay rates & attractive over time rates!
• Inclusive of the $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year.
• Training, upskilling & career progression.
• Employee Incentive Programme (Monthly Bonus).
• Company funded camp accommodation.
• Multiple full time, permanent positions available.

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.

Safety Commitment

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 help 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.

Reference ID: REF75682O

Closing Date: 24 December 2025