Title: Associate, Coal Marketing & Trading
Req ID: ****
City: Fortitude Valley
State: QLD
Country/Region: AU
Postal Code: ****
Department: Commercial
Launch your career in global commodity trading and international markets
Gain experience across pricing, logistics and international markets
Accelerate into a commercial career with strong growth opportunities
Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia and serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do. Guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership, we are committed to delivering results safely and responsibly for our customers, our communities and each other. At Peabody, we believe that when we live our values, we operate safer, perform stronger and succeed together. We aren't just mining, we're Building Brighter Futures.
About The Role
As an Graduate, Coal Marketing & Trading, you will join Peabody's Seaborne Sales & Marketing team operating in a fast paced, high impact environment focused on coal commodities trading across Asian markets.
This is structured graduate program. You will gain hands on exposure across sales, logistics, pricing and commercial operations, building a deep understanding of how value is created and optimised across the full commodity value chain.
The role is designed to accelerate high potential individuals into future customer facing and commercial leadership roles.
What You Will Do




Develop an understanding of coal markets, pricing dynamics and international trade
Support sales contracting, customer engagement and commercial negotiations
Rotate across logistics, trade finance and commercial operations
Analyse market trends, customer demand and pricing opportunities
Work closely with internal teams to optimise product value and delivery outcomes
Contribute to strategies that drive revenue, margin and customer outcomes
Progress towards direct customer ownership and sales execution
The Lifestyle
Work aligned to Asian market trading hours (typically afternoons into evenings)
Exposure to real time trading activity and global customer interactions
Fast-paced, high output environment where priorities can shift quickly
Occasional weekend support during logistics activities, with flexibility and time in lieu provided
This role suits individuals who thrive in high performance environments and are motivated by pace, challenge and accountability.
About You
You are commercially curious, resilient and motivated to build a career in trading and global markets.
We Are Looking For Individuals Who:
Have recently graduated (within the last 2 years),



or graduating by February ****
Hold a degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Logistics or similar
Demonstrate solid commercial thinking you plan, analyse and add value before acting
Show resilience and a willingness to take on and apply feedback
Are proactive and take ownership in high pressure situations
Have a genuine interest in commodity markets, trading or global business
Communicate confidently and engage well with stakeholders
Are flexible and comfortable working outside traditional hours
Why Join Peabody?
Structured graduate program with rotations across trading, logistics and commercial functions
Direct exposure to live commodity markets and international customers
Transparent pathway to progression into sales and trading leadership roles
Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
Unique prospect to build a trading career from Brisbane (without relocating to major trading hubs)
Competitive salary, relocation support (where applicable), and flexibility aligned to non traditional hours
Apply
If you are motivated to build a career in commodity trading and thrive in high-performance environments, we encourage you to apply.
Advance your career in global trading. Starting July/August ****.
Gain experience across pricing, logistics and international markets
Accelerate into a commercial career with strong growth opportunities
Coal Mining, Sustainability, Mining, Energy, Marketing
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