Trades Assistant
Job highlights
- Great entry opportunity to mining
- Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
- Residential in Mount Isa
Job ID
104354
Closing date
11/05/2026
Last Updated
23/04/2026
Trades Assistant
Queensland Metallurgical Operations, Surface Operations
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104354
Glencore Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising vacancies exist for Trades Assistant in the Isa Surface Operations Team.
Mount Isa
There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community.
Stay local. Build your future. Apply now.
The Role
Mount Isa Mines is seeking Trades Assistants to join the Isa Surface Operations team. The team delivers bulk materials handling and road maintenance services to multiple departments across the Mount Isa Mine lease. These roles are residentially based in Mount Isa.
These positions will report to the Roads & Waste Supervisor and operate on a 5/2 Day Shift roster (48 hours per week – 4 x 10 hour days and 1 x 8 hour day). Previous forklift experience is advantageous but not essential, with training and development provided for suitable candidates.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 11 May 2026
Queensland Metallurgical Operations, Surface Operations
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104354
Glencore Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising vacancies exist for Trades Assistant in the Isa Surface Operations Team.
Mount Isa
There’s never been a better time to join Mount Isa Mines. As we deliver significant transformation projects on site, we’re creating stable, long-term opportunities for people who want to build their careers where they live. We’re committed to attracting and developing local talent, backing our workforce and investing in a future that supports our people and our community.
Stay local. Build your future. Apply now.
The Role
Mount Isa Mines is seeking Trades Assistants to join the Isa Surface Operations team. The team delivers bulk materials handling and road maintenance services to multiple departments across the Mount Isa Mine lease. These roles are residentially based in Mount Isa.
These positions will report to the Roads & Waste Supervisor and operate on a 5/2 Day Shift roster (48 hours per week – 4 x 10 hour days and 1 x 8 hour day). Previous forklift experience is advantageous but not essential, with training and development provided for suitable candidates.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Promoting and reinforcing a culture of safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Operating a variety of mobile equipment
- Working with other departments, contractors and teams to support production targets are safely met
- Maintaining a high level of safety in the way we work
- Monitoring, reporting and conducting thorough equipment prestart inspection
- Safe operation of machinery across site and positive communication
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to communicate with others
- Flexible attitude and sound work ethic
- Ability to achieve results within the specified time frames
- Strong customer focus is required as well as a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision
- Must have Manual Open Driver’s Licence
- Proven experience in heavy machinery operations is also advantageous.
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 11 May 2026