Yancoal 2027 Apprenticeship Intake

Programmed Apprenticeships & Traineeships, in partnership with Yancoal, is committed to growing local talent within the Hunter Valley regional community, through a leading four-year apprenticeship program starting in January 2027.

Based at our Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) mine in the Hunter Valley (just 10 km southwest of Singleton), you’ll gain practical experience working alongside skilled professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Our people and culture are remarkably strong, driving accountability and excellent results. With a world class CHPP and fleet of mining equipment - a diverse range of trucks, excavators, draglines, shovels, water carts, graders, dozers and drills, there is never a dull moment!

What you’ll experience:

• Work on a wide range of heavy mining equipment, including trucks, excavators, draglines, and drills
• Hands-on training with a world-class Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP)
• A strong team culture that values safety, accountability, and development
• The chance to learn from experienced tradespeople and build a solid career pathway

No two days are the same at MTW. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to start your career in a dynamic industry, this is your opportunity.

Benefits include:

• Working with a safety focused team
• Nationally recognised qualification
• Learning from experienced and qualified tradespeople within the industry
• Ongoing coaching, mentoring and support from both Programmed and Yancoal
• Exposure to a broad range of mechanical and electrical functions
• Competitive wages

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Hold a current driver’s licence or have plans to obtain a driver’s licence within the first 12 months
• Live within a one (1) hour drive of Yancoal’s MTW mine sites
• Successfully pass a Pre-Employment Coal Board Medical including Drug and Alcohol and colour vision assessment
• All school leavers from 2024 & 2025 to provide copy of school reports
• Completion of HSC is desirable but not essential

We are seeking people with a positive can-do attitude who have excellent communication skills, enjoy hands-on learning, excel at problem solving, are well-organised, have attention to detail, and can deliver the best outcome for Programmed and Yancoal.

You will need to enjoy interacting with new people, have an interest in and a passion for building a career in the mining industry.

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.