Coal Apprenticeship Program
Our Glencore Coal Australia four-year apprenticeship program will enable you to develop your skills, gain experience and expand your knowledge with new challenges and opportunities along the way.
The program will involve a great mix of onsite, offsite and TAFE training. Candidates will need to have completed year 10 prior to commencing the apprenticeship program. Mature age candidates are also welcome to apply.
Applications open
Applications for the 2027 intake are open until Monday 18 May 2026. Apply now!
If you would like more information, please fill out the form to receive an email copy of the program brochure.
Watch the videos below and hear some of Glencore Coal Australia's apprentices telling their story.
Applications open
Applications for the 2027 intake are open until Monday 18 May 2026. Apply now!
If you would like more information, please fill out the form to receive an email copy of the program brochure.
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Meet Nicklaus, Plant Mechanic Apprentice, NSW
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Meet Aston, Electrical Apprentice, NSW
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Meet Cody, Plant Mechanic Apprentice, NSW
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Meet Sharni, Auto-Electrical Apprentice, NSW
Find answers below to frequently asked questions.
If the answer to your question is not on this page, use the general enquiries form to contact us.
Applications open
Applications for the 2027 intake are open until Monday 18 May 2026. Apply now!
If you would like more information, please fill out the form to receive an email copy of the program brochure.
Applications open each year in April / May for the following year's intake.
Applications for the 2027 intake are open from Monday 13 April 2026 and close on Monday 18 May 2026. Apply now!
Commencement is early January each year.
Once applications are open, you will need to provide:
- a cover letter: introduce yourself and your reasons for applying
- your resume: include your personal details, education level and any practical experience or work history
- copies of the last two (2) years of school, TAFE or university results, or evidence of workplace training if you are a mature age candidate
- names and contact details of two (2) referees.
- Step 1: Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Step 2: Our recruitment team will shortlist successful applicants who will be invited to take part in an online tests including aptitude and psychometric assessments.
- Step 3: Our recruitment team will invite candidates who progress through the online tests and further processes to attend a face-to-face interview.
- Step 4: Our recruitment team may conduct reference checks and candidates will be invited to take part in industry standard health assessments, drug and alcohol testing.
- Step 5: Successful candidates will be presented with an offer of employment.
An apprenticeship takes four years to complete.
Apprenticeship program disciplines may include:
- Auto Electrician
- Boilermaker (Metal Fabricator)
- Electrician
- Mechanical Fitter
- Plant Mechanic
Locations include open cut and underground operations.
Yes. You will be nominated a ‘home’ site for the entirety of your apprenticeship. However, you will also have the opportunity to participate in offsite training and work experience.
All apprentices will attend a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for their trade course in combination with on-the-job practical learning.
To receive an email copy of the program brochure, complete and submit the form below.
If you have a general enquiry, please contact us using the form below.