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Glencore

In partnership with Programmed

Glencore First Nations Pathways Program 2026

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Welcome

Glencore Coal Australia, in partnership with Programmed, welcomes you to the First Nations Pathways Program. This program supports participants to develop job-readiness skills, gain experience, and expand their knowledge toward opportunities in the mining industry.

The program is held once a year and involves on-site, off-site and classroom training and is supported by Indigenous mentors, health and wellbeing coaches, and provides career guidance. Participants are employed by Programmed and earn a wage throughout the 26-week program.

Participants will learn about different job roles in the mining industry to develop career goals and will achieve a Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations which is a nationally recognised qualification.

What you can expect from the program

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Earn while you learn

Participants are employed by Programmed for 26 weeks on an averaged 35-hour week.

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Strong career pathways

Learn about different job roles in the mining industry to develop your career goals.

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Nationally recognised qualifications

Achieve a Cert II Surface Extraction Operations, Standard 11 (QLD only), Civil Machinery tickets, and more.

After completing the program

You will be well equipped to apply for entry level roles in the mining industry, such as:

  • Trainee Truck Operator
  • Trainee Bench Hand
  • Washplant Trades Assistant
  • Workshop Trades Assistant
  • Trainee Warehouse Assistant
  • Trainee Administration Assistant
  • Apprenticeship Programs

Program video

Program locations

Queensland

In Queensland, the first 12 weeks of the program is delivered in Glenden. Participants will need to plan their own transport to be able to travel to the training location in Glenden and to stay in on-site accommodation for a 7 days on / 7 days off roster duration.

In the second half of the program, participants will be placed at an operational site to complete work experience. They will be required to stay in on-site accommodation for 7 days on / 7 days off or a 9 day fortnight roster.

New South Wales

In New South Wales, the first 12 weeks of the program is delivered in Singleton. Participants will need to plan their own transport to be able to travel to the training facility located in Singleton Heights.

In the second half of the program, participants will be placed at an operational site to complete work experience.

Program schedule

Program schedule timeline

Key dates

Application dates

Applications for both New South Wales and Queensland programs open in January 2026 and close on 20 February 2026.

Program dates

In New South Wales, the program commences on 27 April 2026 and finishes on 25 October 2026.

In Queensland, the program commences on 6 May 2026 and finishes on 31 October 2026.

Information sessions 2026

New South Wales

  • Singleton Tuesday 27 January, 10am - 1pm
    Programmed Singleton, 157 John St, Singleton NSW
  • Muswellbrook Wednesday 28 January, 10am - 1pm
    Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council, 19 Maitland St, Muswellbrook NSW
  • Singleton Tuesday 10 February, 10am - 1pm
    Programmed Singleton, 157 John St, Singleton NSW
  • Muswellbrook Wednesday 11 February, 10am - 1pm
    Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council, 19 Maitland St, Muswellbrook NSW

Queensland

  • Bowen Tuesday 20 January, 10am - 2pm
    Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, 34-40 Gregory St, Bowen QLD 4805
  • Mackay Wednesday 21 January, 9am - 1pm
    Resources Centre of Excellence, 65 Crichtons Road, Paget QLD 4740
  • Moranbah Thursday 22 January, 10am - 2pm
    Moranbah Arts Centre, 38 Bacon Street, Moranbah QLD 4744
  • Woorabinda Tuesday 3 February, 10am - 2pm
    Kangaroo Stadium, 112 Munns Drive, Woorabinda QLD
  • Rockhampton Wednesday 4 February, 10am - 2pm
    Range Room, 62 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

Eligibility

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders who live in or have connection to the areas where Glencore Coal operates (Bowen Basin QLD and Hunter Valley NSW).
  • Be unemployed or working part-time and actively seeking full-time employment.
  • Minimum 18 years age.

Selection criteria

  • Be able to provide their own transport to and from training locations and work sites.
  • Be able to work a set roster with 12-hour shifts that may include night shift and weekends.
  • Be able to meet mining industry medical requirements.
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