Company Description
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
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 two open cut and three underground Steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, every year producing millions of tonnes of the highest quality hard coking coal for this purpose.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our team at Capcoal Lake Lindsay Mine. Reporting to the Survey Coordinator, you will be an energetic mining professional looking for an opportunity to develop your career in mine surveying. You will provide best practice survey services to support mining operations while ensuring your surveys comply with statutory requirements and with Anglo American surveying standards. Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Provide survey set out, pickup, reconciliation and reporting services
- Work closely with Technical Services and Production crews to align survey outputs with operational goals.
- Survey volumes/calculations for waste excavation, coal mining and rehabilitation quantities for end of month reporting
- Provision of design compliance plans on a weekly basis or as required
- Provide as built surfaces using Maptek scanners, Trimble GPS & Total stations, and RPAS photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys, weekly or as required
- Producing GIS structured maps using ESRI suites and Global mapper
Qualifications
- Degree in Surveying or Spatial Science
- Remote Pilot License (RePL) – Desirable
- Mine Surveying experience within an Open Cut coal mining operation with demonstrated ability to meet the criteria for registration via the QLD surveyors board framework
- Technical proficiency in the use of data processing and design software used in mine surveying
- Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by adopting innovative survey technologies and workflows.
- Ability to understand functionality of business systems and provide relevant data for business purposes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with being a team player in safely achieving targets.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure all survey activities comply with statutory requirements and Anglo American standards.
- Support the maintenance of the Coal Mine Working Plan and other regulatory submissions.
- Apply Anglo American’s rigorous safety standards in all survey activities, ensuring a zero-harm approach.
- Conduct risk assessments before fieldwork and implement safe work practices when operating UAVs, GPS equipment, and scanning system
- Contribute to innovation by integrating new technologies and improving workflows without compromising safety.
Additional Information
- 8 on / 6 off roster
- Competitive salary package and annual incentive programs
- FIFO, DIDO or residential lifestyle options
- Company funded FIFO
- Company funded camp options
- Subsidised housing, with relocation assistance if required
- Discounted gym membership
- Anglo American company benefits
- Free access to Employee Assistance Program (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 industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data
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
29 November 2025
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.
