Undermanager

Lead from the front with us!

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Manager, the Undermanager is responsible for the coordination of shift activities to ensure safe working conditions for all personnel at Moranbah North Mine.

• Coordinate and oversee all underground shift activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operations.
• Execute the daily and weekly mine plan, ensuring production and maintenance targets are achieved safely.
• Monitor underground conditions and make timely operational decisions to manage risks and maintain statutory compliance.
• Uphold and enforce all requirements under the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act, Regulation and SHMS.
• Lead, guide and mentor Deputies and Supervisors to build capability, strengthen leadership and support high‑performance teams.
• Foster a culture of Zero Harm through proactive hazard identification, incident prevention and strong safety leadership.
• Conduct statutory inspections and ensure accurate, timely reporting of hazards, deviations and operational issues.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering and Technical teams to resolve issues and optimise performance.
• Identify improvement opportunities in production, safety, systems, and processes, and drive their implementation.
• Support emergency response readiness and contribute to incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Communicate clearly with all underground personnel to provide direction, expectations, feedback and shift updates.
• Ensure all personnel comply with procedures, standards, and statutory requirements at all times.

To be considered for this statutory Undermanager position at an underground coal mine in Queensland, you must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Second Class Mine Manager – Underground Coal Certificate of Competency, or studying to achieve it, are encouraged to apply.
• Current Practising Certificate under the Board of Examiners’ Practising Certificate Scheme 
• RII50920 Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management, or equivalent recognised qualification used to meet Undermanager statutory exam prerequisites 
• Mine Gases & Gas Testing competency 
• Current First Aid – HLTAID011 and CPR – HLTAID009 
• Certified underground coal mining experience

Highly Regarded

• Statutory experience performing Undermanager duties in Queensland or interstate
• Strong knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act & Regulation (QLD)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support safe, statutory‑compliant operations

• This is a full-time, permanent position
• Location: Moranbah North Mine
• Even time rosters
• DIDO, FIFO and Residential with subsidised accommodation options available
• Company funded relocation to Moranbah offered

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.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.    

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

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