Applications open for Glencore’s 2026 Graduate Programs
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Sydney, Australia
Applications are open for Glencore’s 2026 Graduate Programs, building exciting and well-paid careers for engineers, environmental scientists, geologists, accountants, and health and safety, human resource and IT professionals.
Since 2020 Glencore has welcomed 620 new graduates into its diverse coal, zinc and copper operations, in locations like Singleton and Muswellbrook in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, and Mount Isa, Townsville, Emerald and Tieri in regional Queensland.
Starting in February 2026, the two-year programs will give aspiring professionals a chance to supercharge their careers with one of Australia’s leading mining companies.
The programs offer a competitive salary and benefits package, hands-on experience and first-class mentoring from some of the industry’s brightest minds.
Michelle Montgomery, Human Resources Manager at Glencore Coal, said the program is more than just a career opportunity; graduates develop important new skills while experiencing regional Australia and immersing themselves in new communities.
"Our Graduate Program provides a platform for emerging professionals to learn, contribute, and thrive in a supportive and challenging environment," Michelle said.
"Beyond technical skills participants have the chance to learn from industry experts and hone their skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.
“The foundations of our program include an absolute focus on safety culture, teamwork, integrity, and having responsibility to solve real challenges. These focus areas are, in turn, tied to Glencore’s core values.”
Stephanie Jabbour, Glencore Zinc’s Pathway Program Coordinator, said that completing one of Glencore’s Graduate Programs can be life changing.
“Our graduates are supported every step of the way to help build their dream careers. They meet new people, make new friends, expand their knowledge and put into practice what they’ve learnt at university in a supportive environment,” Stephanie said.
“Glencore is known for is providing an excellent training ground for Australian resource industry graduates.
“While we aim to keep as many graduates in the business as we can, we also acknowledge they will have a fantastic jumping off point for wherever they desire to go next. The technical and people skills they learn and practice throughout the program stand them in great stead for their whole career.”
See what our current and recent Graduates have to say:
Amy Scott – Graduate Process Engineer, Oaky Creek Coal (Queensland):
“I’ve had the opportunity to learn from the Oaky Creek team as a whole - engineers, planners and operators. The program has given me a well-rounded understanding of what the expectations of my role are and how I fit into the bigger picture of the coal handling and preparation plant. No two days are the same, which is one of the best aspects of my job! You can never be bored.”
Brodie Cooper – Reliability Engineer, Hail Creek Coal (Queensland)
“The Glencore Graduate Program provided me with the mentorship and experience I needed to identify where I wanted to take my career. It helped me to build a broad network of contacts within the mining and engineering industries and gave me exposure to different mine sites. Glencore also funded additional training and courses to accelerate my development even more. With low living expenses, the income quickly eliminates HECs debt, meaning I can reach my financial goals faster and set myself up for the future.”
Madison Freeman – Environment and Community Officer, Mount Owen / Glendell (New South Wales)
"The Glencore Graduate Program gives you a head start in your career, preparing you with industry experiences and essential skills. The opportunity to rotate between various operations in New South Wales and Queensland allows for valuable exposure to different mining environments, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Thanks to the experience I gained from the program, I was able to land a permanent role as an Environment and Community Officer at the Mt Owen/Glendell operations."
Dilakvin De Silva – Graduate Electrical Engineer, Mount Isa Mines (Queensland)
“I joined the program because of the skills you get to learn and the opportunities that this job gives. The work I do actually gets implemented onsite. The workplace culture is amazing – I see my colleagues socially as well as at work. The Graduate Program really is more than just a career opportunity. It provides many opportunities for great community involvement and to learn new skills. Since coming to Mount Isa, I have done heaps of amazing things like starting Muay Thai, learning to DJ, taking up more sporting activities, and joining Mines Rescue.”
Sascha Bentley – Graduate Environmental Advisor, Mount Isa Mines (Queensland)
“The experience here is truly unique and ever evolving. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to learn. One of my favourite parts has been the wet season — getting out into the more remote areas around town, four-wheel driving, and water sampling in the middle of the bush is far from a hard day in the office!”.
Applications for the 2026 Graduate Program will close on Sunday 27 April 2025.
More information about the program and its application process can be found on the Students, apprentices, graduate page.
For further information, please contact:
Elise Pfeiffer
m: +61 408 095 530
e: Elise Pfeiffer
Jessica Smith
m: +61 497 504 420
e: Jessica Smith
Kate Collins
m: +61 408 129 909
e: Kate Collins
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About Glencore Australia
In Australia, Glencore produces coal, zinc, nickel, cobalt, copper, lead and silver from 22 active mining operations. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including concentrators, smelters and refineries.
We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources with industrial customers around the world. Through our diverse portfolio, we responsibly supply the resources that advance everyday life.
We employ 17,460 people in Australia and in 2023 contributed almost $23.5 billion to the regional, state and national economies. This included spend of $12.9 billion with 7,000 businesses across the country, as well as $8.2 billion in government tax and royalty payments.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people, to respecting the environment, to engaging openly and constructively with the Traditional Owners on whose lands we operate and to bringing value to local communities.
We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment.
Learn more about Glencore Australia.