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Developing Miners of the future

Here at Donaldson Coal we’re not just developing mines, we’re developing miners of the future.

We think of it this way. We’ve got access to significant coal deposits. That’s a great foundation for a business. It’s also a great opportunity for all the people who work for us and their families. We need skilled, efficient, energetic people to make the most of the coal we have.

We genuinely believe that if we have the right people, respect their abilities and provide opportunities to develop, we can create a workplace where people will enjoy coming to work.

When that happens everyone wins and opportunities occur for people to grow in their jobs. Jobs become careers!

Growing with the business

When we hire people to work at one of our mines they have been through a tough selection process and so we know they have the talent and desire to succeed.
We value, support and reward energy and commitment, and look for people who see mining as more than just a job.

Our mines have a long future ahead of them and this means there are great opportunities for people who have what it takes to make their mark, be noticed and grow with the business.

What people say about working for Donaldson Coal

We are a friendly no nonsense organization, and our people are energetic and enthusiastic.

‘I like it here, I’m not just a cog in a wheel, but I really feel part of a team’
Electrical Engineer, Tasman underground mine

‘I think most people here feel like they’re part of the company. The company listens to us and is open to change’
Miner, Tasman underground mine

‘The Bord and Pillar method requires us to rely heavily on each other. My crew works well together and I think the whole site does actually’
Team Leader Tasman underground mine

‘The location is great; it takes about 15 minutes for most of my team to get to work. I can build a future for my family here.’
Area Leader, Tasman underground min

The teams work well – that is why I came back to work here – I realized I wouldn’t get better.’
Miner, Tasman underground mine

Conditions are good and management actually does listen – recently for example when there was a bit of talk about the rosters they got stuck in to really find out what we felt, and they’ve made some changes as a result
Miner, Tasman underground mine.

Our mines have a long life ahead of them, and cover large areas. So we are in this with an eye to the future – not just our future but yours too.

As we expand our operations, we offer direct employment, not contract roles, at our underground operations. We provide innovative development programs to attract and keep the right people and we’re investing in training and building career paths so that all employees can benefit from our growth.

We want to create a workforce that is with us for the long haul, with all of the opportunities that that entails.

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