Graduate Mining Engineer

We are excited to announce that we are commencing our 2026 graduate program! Collaborate with industry professionals who will mentor and support your learning and development journey. 

Ready to Kick Start your career in Mining? Your Future Starts Here!

At Coronado Global Resources, we’re more than just a world-leading producer of high-quality metallurgical coal — we’re a people-driven organisation, empowering our teams to shape the future of mining operations across the globe. With operations in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland and the Central Appalachian region of the US, we’re delivering on innovation, sustainability, and performance.

Join Coronado’s 2026 Graduate Discovery Program as a Graduate Mining Engineer and build a strong foundation for your career in coal mining.

What You’ll Experience:

• Structured rotations across mining production, planning, and technical services
• Transition seamlessly from student life with comprehensive onboarding and dedicated mentoring
• Broaden your skills across departments while honing functional expertise in mining engineering
• Develop personal leadership potential through tailored development and networking opportunities

To Be Considered, You Will Have:

• Completed a relevant  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline, graduated within the last two years, or be in your final year of study.
• Unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• A genuine passion for mining, a collaborative mindset, and flexibility to relocate to Blackwater, QLD

More than anything, you will be a passionate and motivated individual, with the want to learn from the best. Professional in approach, you will have excellent communication skills and possess an eagerness to develop your skillset within a world leader. 

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate Your Mining Career: Gain hands-on experience in production, planning, and technical services rotations while contributing to real projects from day one.
• Career Growth: Join a global leader in metallurgical coal with structured professional development, mentoring, and long-term progression pathways.
• Your Work, Your Way: Relocate to Blackwater and enjoy a supportive graduate community, A location that boasts a short 15-minute drive to work every day and 2.5 hours from the Capricorn Coast – spend your days off on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
• Competitive Graduate Package: Attractive remuneration, 5 weeks annual leave, and subsidised accommodation in camp or housing provided. 
• Health and Wellness Support: Access to subsidised gym memberships, health programs, and a workplace that prioritises safety and wellbeing.

Our Inclusive Culture

We proudly acknowledge the Gaangalu Nation People as the Traditional Owners of the land where Curragh Mine operates. Inclusivity is embedded in our culture, ensuring that every individual's contributions are valued and respected.

This is a unique opportunity, not only to join a true leader in its field, but to be placed into the biggest asset within the organisation globally. We are proud of the significant role we have played in the region for nearly 40 years as an employer, a business partner and a major part of the Blackwater community.

Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with Coronado.

Applications Close  29/08/2025 

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.