INDIGENOUS DUMP TRUCK TRAINEESHIP
- Complete a 24-month, competency-based dump truck traineeship while gaining hands-on experience in general mining operations.
- Work a rotating 7-day roster of 12.5-hour day and night shifts, including weekends, at a mine in the Muswellbrook region.
- Meet safety and eligibility requirements, including holding a current P2 or higher driver’s licence and passing the required medical and drug and alcohol testing.
- Upper Hunter - Muswellbrook location
- Lifestyle roster
- Fantastic opportunity to learn while you earn
Programmed Energy and Resources is currently seeking motivated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates who are interested in a career in mining for an exciting opportunity to undertake a Dump Truck Traineeship while gaining experience in the general mining operation with our valued client in the Muswellbrook region.
You will be committing to a 24 month traineeship. The roster will be a rotating 7 day - 12.5hr day shift/ night shift.
Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates
- Superannuation paid on all rostered hours
- Permanent opportunities may be available after traineeship successfully completed
- Work with a great team who are committed to your safety and is a market leader
About your new role:
- This competency-based traineeship leads to a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III - Surface Extraction Operations and offers the opportunity to commence a career within the mining industry.
- Hands on experience in an on-the-job environment
- A dedicated mentor to support and guide you through the process
About you:
- Safe and productive work ethic
- Hold a current car P2 drivers' licence or higher
- Be able to work a rotating roster including nights and weekends
- Provide 2 recent work referees
- Be able to provide a local residential address or willing to relocate within 1 hour of the mine site
- Be available to attend required interviews/Assessment Centres in the Singleton office
- Able to undergo and pass full Order 45 Coal Services Health medical and D&A Test
- You will be asked to provide an RMS driving record for consideration if you are invited for an interview.
Work for a professional team with years of industry experience that is committed to your safety. Great careers start with us!!!
If this job interests you, applications can be submitted online either via the Programmed website jobs.programmed.com.au or via our app Programmed GO, available to download free from the app store.
Please also check out our beautiful region all it has to offer at https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley
Who we are
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 this opportunity is right for you apply today!
To learn more about Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
Consultant
Klaudia.Currie@programmed.com.au
Reference number: 210314441
Profession:Mining and ResourcesProduction
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 10th Nov, 2026
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