Tech Services Manager

Glencore

Posted on:  8th Jul 2026

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Collinsville Open Cut is located approximately 160km from Airlie Beach in Queensland, a town known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Producing both metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market, the surface mine has a long life and is transitioning from a dragline strip to a truck and shovel terrace operation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager/SSE, and as an integral member of the Collinsville Senior Leadership Team, the primary purpose of this role is to provide strategic mine planning direction and manage all aspects of the Technical Services department.

In this role you will:

  • Provide strategic mine planning direction and management of all aspects of the Technical Services department.

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate our technical services department to develop, implement and monitor technical initiatives.

  • Provide consistent support to all departments onsite and coordinating the information to meet/exceed our annual plans to ensure the delivery of business and strategic objectives.

  • Advise and assist the management team in the development of strategies, priorities and schedules, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, short term mine planning and Life of Mine (LOM) planning.

  • Lead the way and enabling a technical team to deliver high quality outcomes consistent with mining principles and practical application in an environment that is focused on integration, performance, and continuous improvement.

About You:

  • 10+ years industry experience.

  • You will have tertiary level qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent in the technical services discipline.

  • You will have extensive Technical Services experience in a similar role, preferably in open-cut coal, with proven leadership capabilities and a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams.

  • You have commercial astuteness, which is complemented by well-developed communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities.

  • You have a high regard for your personal safety and the safety of your teammates.

What we offer:

  • Option to work a compressed nine-day fortnight working arrangement.

  • An attractive remuneration package, including short-term performance-based bonuses.

  • Comfortable accommodation and meals provided.

  • Health and Wellbeing reimbursement.  

  • Onsite EAP services.

  • Focus on career progression including formal training and personal development plans.

  • Provision for Education Assistance to further your studies.

For further information please contact:

collinsvillehr@glencore.com.au

Applications Close: Sunday, 26 July 2026

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

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