Plumber - Maintenance Services

• Dawson EBA - $179,984.51 Total Package + Monthly Coal Bonus!
• Inclusive of the $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year
• 7 on 7 off 12-hour day-shift only roster
• Closest large Mine to South East QLD – it’s a lifestyle!

Dawson Mine

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 Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

Dawson is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

We are currently seeking a Plumber within the Mine Maintenance Services team at our Dawson Mine, on a full-time permanent basis. Employed by Dawson Mine’s Enterprise Agreement, the Plumber will attend to planned and breakdown maintenance tasks on fixed infrastructures and site buildings as the authorized Plumber, safely and effectively whilst maintaining a high quality of work and housekeeping standards. This is a site-based position on a 7 on, 7 off dayshift only roster.

• Hold a relevant Trade Qualification in Plumbing (mandatory).
• Hold a Carpenter / Builder qualification (desirable).
• Hold a Manual Driver’s licence.
• Previous experience within mine services and related industry experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix complex issues like gas leaks, water pressure, and other related issues.
• Ability to work independently and also positively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a passion to support the essential site services team.

• Permanent full-time position based at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
• Attractive 7 on, 7 off dayshift only roster
• Dawson EBA: $179,984.51 Total Package + Monthly Coal Bonus!
• Inclusive of the $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year
• Live residentially or DIDO
• Company funded camp available
• Gym/Health incentive + On site Physio + On site EAP

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 programmes, 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 

18 February 2026

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

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.