Experienced Underground Operator

• Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.
• Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

• Competitive Salary & $6,000 Regional Allowance
• Strong Safety Culture & Impressive UG Working Conditions
• 2023 NSW Underground Coal Production Record

Join a record ‑ breaking, high ‑ performance longwall operation and build your career with some of the best people and equipment in the business.

About Ulan West

Ulan West is a modern, high ‑ production underground longwall coal mine in the Western Coalfields of NSW. Commissioned in 2012 and built with best ‑ in ‑ class equipment and safety systems, we deliver outstanding operational results while keeping our people safe. Our team culture is proud, supportive and tightly knit — if you want to belong to a workplace where people are seen, heard and respected, this is it.

The Role

We’re looking for Experienced Operators to join our underground team. This is more than a job — it’s a pathway to career growth with hands ‑ on work, the latest mining technology and a team that will help you progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operate and/or maintain machinery to a standard and quality required to meet target outputs.
• Be a motivated and positive team player and contribute to team results.
• Comply with all Health & Safety requirements
• Attend monthly training days.
• Comply with the Mine Operating System within your area of responsibility.

You’ll succeed if you have

• Underground Coal Mining experience.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices.
• Good communication skills and a team ‑ first attitude.
• Ability to obtain any site ‑ specific mining certifications and medicals required.

What we offer

• Work with state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art longwall equipment and modern underground infrastructure
• A genuine team culture — comradery, mutual respect and a supportive environment
• Clear development pathways for all roles
• Competitive pay and benefits (details provided on application)

Employee Benefits

• Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes
• Access to Glencore’s Fit for Life program – including retail and health discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging
• Remote area housing assistance (salary sacrifice options)
• Early Intervention Programs
• EAP Assistance

Location & Roster

• Based at Ulan West, about a 45min drive from Mudgee, NSW.
• Availability of Primary and High Schools in the area
• State-of-the-art Sporting Complex
• New Hospital and Health Care Facilities
• Lively community, with markets, music and festivals
• Award-winning wine region
• 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney
• Rosters available include
• Mid-week Day
• Mid-week Afternoon
• Mid-Week Night
• Weekend Day
• Weekend Nights

• How to apply
• Click Apply below. For questions about the role or roster, contact Lauren Morton 0427 216 756 .
• Ulan West is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome people who will bring a positive, safety ‑ focused approach to our team.
• Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.