Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. We are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
Yarrabee Coal Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, is offering you the chance of a great future and a challenging career path. Yarrabee Coal Company is based near Blackwater Queensland, located 2 hours drive west of Rockhampton. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Apprentice (Fitter) to join our growing team. Employees of Yarrabee Coal pride themselves on their constant commitment to safety, focus on teamwork, supportive work culture and continuous improvement through innovation.
Yarrabee Coal Company
Mechanical Apprentice (Fitter)
Location: Blackwater, QLD, ****
About the Business
Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. We are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
Yarrabee Coal Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, is offering you the chance of a great future and a challenging career path. Yarrabee Coal Company is based near Blackwater Queensland, located 2 hours drive west of Rockhampton.



We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Apprentice (Fitter) to join our growing team. Employees of Yarrabee Coal pride themselves on their constant commitment to safety, focus on teamwork, supportive work culture and continuous improvement through innovation.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
We are now recruiting for
Mechanical Apprentice
(Fitter)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
to work onsite at Yarrabee Coal Mine.
As a Yarrabee apprentice you will be appointed a Field Officer from MRAEL who will guide you through your trade, making sure every aspect of your training experience is rewarding and qualified. The Field Officer provides you with consistent mentoring, support and performance management throughout your apprenticeship while ensuring you progress through your training and will coordinate block bookings when necessary. The Field Officer will have regular meetings to discuss your progression and any challenges you may have. You will also be supported by our Maintenance leaders and Training department on site.
Skills and Experience
Skills
Sound communication skills
Basic computer skills, word processing
Completed or completing year 12 as a minimum




Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and co-operatively as required
Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
Knowledge
Ability to learn individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations
Experience
Previous experience in the maintenance of plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment will be looked upon favourably (work experience)
Prevocational courses will be acknowledged
Qualifications
Current Manual Driver's licence
Ability to pass Yarrabee pre-employment assessments
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
Discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
Study assistance
Flexible work arrangements
Employee Assistance Program
Access to financial education and banking discounts
Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
Service recognition rewards
Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.
Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.
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📌 Apprentice - Mechanical Fitter (Yr1) (Queensland)
🏢 Yancoal
📍 Queensland