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[Apply on Yankuang Energy Group’s careers site →](https://careers.yancoal.com.au/job/Soansville-Apprentice-Electrical-%28YR1%29-QLD/1369167666/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Yankuang Energy Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/) / Apprentice - Electrical (YR1) ## Job description Apprentice ### Electrical (YR1) Location - Blackwater, QLD, 4717 About the Business Welcome to Yancoal. For nearly 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. We are proud of our people and everything we achieve together as One Yancoal. Yancoal Australia now owns, operates, or participates in nine producing coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. Yarrabee Coal Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal Australia, is offering you the chance of a great future and a challenging career path. Yarrabee Coal Company is based near Blackwater Queensland, located 2 hours drive west of Rockhampton. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical / Electrical Apprentice to join our growing team. Employees of Yarrabee Coal pride themselves on their constant commitment to safety, focus on teamwork, supportive work culture and continuous improvement through innovation. Job Tasks and Responsibilities We are now recruiting for Electrical Apprentice to work onsite at Yarrabee Coal Mine. As a Yarrabee apprentice you will be appointed a Field Officer from MRAEL who will guide you through your trade, making sure every aspect of your training experience is rewarding and professional. The Field Officer provides you with consistent mentoring, support and performance management throughout your apprenticeship while ensuring you progress through your training and will coordinate block bookings when necessary. The Field Officer will have regular meetings to discuss your progression and any challenges you may have. You will also be supported by our Maintenance leaders and Training department on site. ### Skills and Experience Skills Sound communication skills Basic computer skills, word processing Completed or completing year 12 as a minimum - Ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and co-operatively as required Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues Knowledge - Ability to learn individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health - Act and associated regulations Experience Previous experience in the maintenance of plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment will be looked upon favourably (work experience) Prevocational courses will be acknowledged Qualifications Current Manual Driver’s licence - Ability to pass Yarrabee pre-employment assessments Benefits Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. ### The following benefits are available to eligible employees 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period Discounted private health insurance Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program Study assistance Flexible work arrangements Employee Assistance Program Access to financial education and banking discounts Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits Service recognition rewards Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+. Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us! TO APPLY Please attach the following documents to your application Letter of application outlining your reasons for applying and outlining knowledge of position applying for. Current resume (ensuring contact details are current, and you have nominated at least two referees). Copy of latest school results and certificate (this must show your subjects and grades achieved for these subjects) and any other completed certificates. Details of any work experience placements, you may also include copies of your feedback from work experience placements. Any other information you feel relevant to support your application Important Information You will be required to complete the below testing as part of the selection process for the Apprentice Program. Literacy and Numeracy - Pre Employment Assessment Mechanical Reasoning - Pre Employment Assessment The successful candidates will be required to undergo and pass a medical examination (Coal Board Medical), Chest X-Ray, a drug and alcohol test, and a pre-functional assessment. Applicants must be eligible to work within Australia. Be careful of scams Yancoal will never ask you to make any payment or to provide credit card details when applying for any of our positions. If you have any concerns regarding the authenticity of communications received representing Yancoal, please email recruitment@yancoal.com.au with the subject “Fraud Query”, outlining your concern. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Qld, AU[Apply on Yankuang Energy Group’s careers site →](https://careers.yancoal.com.au/job/Soansville-Apprentice-Electrical-%28YR1%29-QLD/1369167666/) ## Hiring at Yankuang Energy Group - Open jobs: 22 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 19, 2026 [All Yankuang Energy Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Yankuang Energy Group ### [Apprentice - Mechanical Fitter (YR1)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/jobs/a1a65ae26041c002b837/) Qld, AU ### [Business Support Officer - CHPP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/jobs/9b3a260dd637e79693d8/) Qld, AU ### [Engineering Tradesperson - Mechanical (Diesel Fitter)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/jobs/10eb999a5e4cbab46657/) Qld, AU ### [Mid Term Mining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/jobs/9a28bbc785fac95fe3be/) Qld, AU ### [Experienced Underground Mineworker](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/yankuang-energy-group/jobs/8aa10c89d38c5edc3835/) Nsw, AU ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/9fe03eb10648a7aae040/) SGS · Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland ### [Manufacturing Apprentice - (Electrical)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/d2e74cffc0030b21b904/) Lockheed Martin · Ampthill, GBR ### [Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/d665a2b1bc13f4b50429/) PepsiCo · Cork, Ireland ### [Apprentice- Electrical Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jones-lang-lasalle/jobs/3864b2115a7096470a11/) Jones Lang LaSalle · Mumbai, MH ### [Apprentice - Electrical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/ea0fe1faa105deabf8a2/) Nestlé · Campbellfield, VIC, AU OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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