Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.
Join us as a Contracts Superintendent/Specialist where you’ll act as the key interface between site operations and corporate Supply Chain, with a strong focus on category management/contract management and supplier performance. This role is about ensuring contracts deliver real value at site.
This is a full-time permanent role based on site at our Aquila Mine and reports into our Supply Chain Manager based in Brisbane.
Key accountabilities also include:
- Support central Supply Chain and Commercial functions with planning activities, strategy development, strategy execution and reporting aligned to site priorities
- Monitor and optimise contracts to drive safety, performance and cost outcomes
- Lead tender processes, including scope development, supplier engagement and bid evaluations
- Lead contract performance and governance, including KPIs and compliance
- Support contract variations, commercial decisions and supplier selection
- Partner closely with site teams to align operational needs with full lifecycle Supply Chain delivery
- Permanent, full-time positions at Aquila Mine, based in Middlemount QLD
- Monday to Friday roster with 9-day fortnight available
- Competitive Salary + 12% Superannuation
- Annual bonus incentive program
- Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
- Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
- Relocation Assistance available (company funded)
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
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CLOSING DATE
9th September 2026
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.
Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.
