Applications open for Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program
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Singleton, Australia
Applications are now open for the 2027 Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program.
As Australia’s largest coal producer, Glencore offers programs for aspiring tradespeople looking for a well-paid and rewarding career in one of the country’s most vital sectors.
The Glencore Coal Apprenticeship Program provides a unique blend of hands-on learning and industry exposure, giving apprentices the opportunity to earn a nationally recognised trade qualification while earning a competitive salary.
Currently, 281 apprentices are part of Glencore’s Australian coal operations.
Glencore Coal Human Resources Manager, Stella De Best, said the four-year program offers opportunities to develop practical skills while working alongside experienced industry professionals.
“As apprentices gain real industry experience, they not only learn technical skills but also develop essential soft skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership,” Stella said.
“At Glencore, we believe in investing in our talent, and our Apprenticeship Program serves as an entry point for aspiring tradespeople to learn, contribute, and thrive in a supportive and challenging environment.”
Featuring a mix of onsite, offsite and TAFE training, apprentices can explore regional New South Wales and Queensland, with positions available across Glencore Coal operations in Central Queensland and the Hunter Valley and Mid-Western regions of New South Wales.
Glencore is seeking applicants for a range of roles, including:
Queensland:
- Electrician (dual qualification) – Cert III Electrotechnology / Diploma of Applied Technologies
- Diesel Mechanic / Auto Electrician (dual trade) – Cert III Mobile Plant Technology / Cert III Auto Electrical Technologies
- Auto Electrician (dual qualification) – Cert III Auto Electrical Technology / Glencore Skill Sets – Operational Technology
- Underground Fitter (Mechanical) (dual trade) – Cert III Fixed and Mobile Plant Technology / Cert III Metal Fabrication
- Boiler Maker (dual trade) – Cert III Metal Fabrication / Cert III Fixed and Mobile Plant Technology
New South Wales:
- Auto Electrician
- Electrician
- Mechanical Fitter (underground)
- Plant Mechanic
Candidates must have completed Year 10 prior to commencing the apprenticeship program.
Applications open on Monday 13 April 2026 and close on Monday 18 May 2026.
Successful applicants will commence their apprenticeship in January 2027.
For more information and to apply, visit our Coal Apprenticeship webpage.
Sharni Hunter, Auto Electrical Apprentice at Glencore’s Bulga operation.
For further information, please contact:
Elise Hawkins
m: +61 408 095 530
e: Elise Hawkins
Jessica Smith
m: +61 497 504 420
e: Jessica Smith
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About Glencore Australia
In Australia, Glencore produces coal, zinc, nickel, cobalt, copper, lead and silver from 20 active mining operations. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including concentrators, smelters and refineries.
We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources with industrial customers around the world. Through our diverse portfolio, we responsibly supply the resources that advance everyday life.
We employ 17,420 people in Australia and in 2024 contributed almost $19.6 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $13.5 billion with 6,810 businesses, as well as $3.6 billion in government tax and royalty payments.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people, to respecting the environment, to engaging openly and constructively with the Traditional Owners on whose lands we operate and to bringing value to local communities.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan.
Learn more about Glencore Australia.