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2026 Apprenticeship Intake - Glencore Coal Assets Australia
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  • Full time
  • Ravensworth, New South Wales, Australia
  • Maintenance - Supervisor Admin or Technical
Job ID JR104444 Closing date 03/06/2025 Last Updated 02/05/2025

2026 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Glencore, a global leader in natural resources, is currently offering trade apprenticeships across its Australian Coal Operations, beginning in January 2026. Below, you'll find the available trade options. As you apply, you'll have the opportunity to select your preferred state location and apprenticeship stream:

New South Wales Coal Operations – Hunter Valley and Mudgee region

  • Auto Electrician

  • Metal Fabrication

  • Electrician

  • Mechanical (Underground Fitter)

  • Plant Mechanic 

Queensland Coal Operations – Mackay and Emerald region

  • Electrician (dual qualification) – Cert III Electrotechnology / Cert IV Engineering

  • Diesel Mechanic/Fitter (dual trade) – Cert III Mobile Plant Mechanic / Cert III Mechanical Fitting

  • Auto Electrician (dual trade) – Cert III Auto Electrical / Cert III Mobile Plant Mechanic

  • Boiler Maker (dual trade) – Cert III Metal Fabrication / Cert III Mechanical Fitting

Our four-year Apprenticeship Program will allow you to develop your skills, experience, and knowledge, and provide you with challenges and opportunities along the way. With onsite, offsite, and TAFE training, our Apprenticeship Training Program offers a great mix. Apprentices interested in higher engineering qualifications will have the opportunity to apply for an Engineering Traineeship at the end of their Apprenticeship Program.

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated person with a commitment to achieve, coupled with a focus on safety, ability to work in teams and good communication skills, we would like to hear from you! Candidates must have completed at least Year 10 by the end of 2025 to be considered. Mature age candidates are also encouraged to apply. 

You will have the opportunity to gain skills and experience to become a qualified tradesperson and in the best position to take advantage of strong career pathways for your future and the opportunity to work with one of the world’s successful and most diversified natural resource companies. 

If you are currently completing an apprenticeship

How do you apply? 

Complete the online application form specifying your trade preference. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume and copies of the last two (2) years of School reports, TAFE or University results or evidence of work related training (for mature age candidates). 

Please note that the selection process will include testing, an interview, and a health assessment.


Applications Close on Monday, 2 June 2025

Should you require further assistance please contact: apprenticeships@glencore.com.au

Please note if you are currently completing or enrolled in an apprenticeship, your application will not be considered.

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