At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to maintain and repair heavy mobile mining equipment at Poitrel Mine.
- Company: Join Stanmore, a leading Australian coal producer with a focus on safety and inclusion.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a trade qualification and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Drive-in/drive-out position with a supportive learning environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the mining industry with real-world skills and opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for mechanics, Year 12 completion, and good teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Kickstart your career in the mining industry with a Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship at Poitrel Mine near Moranbah. MIGAS is proud to partner with Stanmore, a leading Australian metallurgical coal producer committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
This is your opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople while working on some of the largest mobile mining equipment in the industry. Undertaking this four-year apprenticeship at the Stanmore Poitrel Coal Mine will provide you with the opportunity to become trade qualified while earning your MEM31419 Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair a range of heavy mobile mining equipment and machinery. During your first year, you will work a 9-day fortnight on 12-hour shifts, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a real mining environment. Depending on your home location in the Bowen Basin, travel would be required to the camp accommodation site (Coppabella). Please note this position is drive-in/drive-out (DIDO).
About You
- A genuine passion for mechanical work and a desire to build a career in the trade
- A willingness to listen, learn and actively seek new learning opportunities
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good language, literacy and numeracy skills
- A strong commitment to safety
- Successful completion of Year 12, with satisfactory results in Mathematics
- A strong interest in automotive, mechanical or engineering work
- Completion of, or near completion of, an automotive or engineering pre-apprenticeship (desirable)
- The ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, including a Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme, Standard 11 Safety Induction, Drug and Alcohol Screening, and Police Check
- Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Moranbah or the Bowen Basin region
Applications close Friday 9 October 2026.
Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship in Coppabella employer: MIGAS Apprentices and Trainees
At MiGroup Australia, we pride ourselves on being a values-driven employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. As a Payroll Officer in our Milton office, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing initiatives, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a team that values your contributions. Join us in shaping the future of Australia's workforce while ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.
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