Mining Coordinator: Longwall Installs

Coordinate the longwall installs team maintain longwall continuity!

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

An opportunity exists at Aquila Mine for an experienced Mining Coordinator: Longwall Installs to join the team on a permanent basis. As the Longwall Installs Coordinator you will support the site operational leaders in all aspects of longwall install activities and resources to contribute to the broader site objectives and in accordance with the annual mine plan. You will work with our industry-leading remotely operated autonomous longwall technology.

The mine features two longwall systems (walk on, walk off) ensuring production continuity. Both longwalls are fully remote capable from the site-based Remote Operations Centre (ROC) on the surface of the mine. The Longwall Move department is a vital part of this strategy to maintain longwall continuity.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate a core team of operational personnel to safely deliver the longwall move events to maintain longwall continuity
• Work closely with the production Longwall Superintendent and Operations Manager in planning, coordinating all aspects associated with the implementation of longwall move events
• Plan for upcoming Longwall Moves and provide a high level and detailed planning and risk management practice
• Supervise, lead and coordinate the longwall move team to deliver departmental plans and continuous improvement objectives
• Maintain statutory compliance to the mine Safety Health Management System and all legislative requirements
• Demonstrate a commitment to the zero-harm philosophy with an emphasis on delivering safety improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with all people, safety, technical, operating and business systems, behaviours and culture in your area
• Collaborate and build strong relationships across a range of both internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on other key performance metrics that will drive performance and results

• Demonstrated experience working in an underground coal mining environment with a proven track record of supervising or coordinating longwall move events
• Supervisor qualifications (S1, 2, 3 & G2)
• Experience or exposure to longwall automation systems, remote operating centre (ROC) and bi-directional cutting
• Demonstrated supervisory experience within the coal mining industry
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence and achieve buy-in from key stakeholders
• An understanding of key safety risks and ways to mitigate them

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday site role with 9-day fortnight available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised Anglo accommodation and company funded camp with meals provided
• Domestic relocation assistance to Middlemount township
• Free gym and pool membership

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership program’s, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.



Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.



How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

26 March 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

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