Centennial Coal

Centennial Coal is a large supplier of thermal coal to both the domestic and export markets. As the major fuel supplier to the New South Wales energy Industry, Centennial Coal helps fuel approximately 46 per cent of the State’s coal-fired electricity.

Centennial Coal sells approximately one third of its coal to export market customer’s including power stations and steel mills in Japan, Korea and Europe.  Centennial exports its coal through the ports of Newcastle and Port Kembla.

What we offer graduates
Centennial Coal relies on the skills and commitment of its people and provides suitable graduates the opportunities and learning experiences that will lead them to become productive team members with the potential of long-term employment in a growing company.

The two-year graduate program offers a full range of opportunities, such as experience in and firsthand knowledge of the coal mining industry; hands-on and practical underground experience in longwall, development and continuous miner operations; experience in project management; professional learning and development and a solid grounding for further statutory qualifications.

Each graduate is allocated a mentor who is required to assist and direct the graduate. The mentor has the technical skills and qualifications in a discipline similar to the graduate in their charge. They offer support and guidance to the graduate throughout the program in a formal and informal manner. Through this process graduates quickly develop the capabilities which enable them to make independent contributions to the business across a wide range of activities.

Seeking
Highly motivated graduates who demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, leadership potential, initiative, enthusiasm and well-developed interpersonal skills. You will also need to have the flexibility to relocate between Centennial’s mining operations located in the NSW Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Lithgow regions of NSW.

Degrees/disciplines
Centennial offers opportunities to recent graduates in the following disciplines:

  • Engineering: Electrical, Mining, Mechanical
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology

How to apply
Graduates can apply online for positions on Centennial’s website under ‘Employment Opportunities’.

Programs & deadlines
Graduate • Vacation Work
Graduate: apply 11/04/11 – 30/05/11

Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian citizens and permanent residents only (including New Zealand citizens)

Additional eligibility requirements

  • must have or will complete the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree
  • a current driver’s licence.

Position locations
NSW Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Lithgow regions of NSW

Further information
www.centennialcoalcareers.com.au

Work Programs Available

Work Experience
Application Closing Date
1/05-1/06
Graduate
Application Closing Date
1/05-1/06

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