Title:  Graduate Intake 2027 - Mining Engineering

Peabody Graduate Program 2027 – Mine Engineer

Kickstart your mining career with Peabody’s 2027 Graduate Program. Gain hands-on experience at world class operations, learn from industry leaders, and contribute to the future of sustainable mining. 

We are seeking graduates completing their degrees in 2027, as well as those who have graduated within the past two years. Our two-year program places you on our mine sites, working with technical teams to build practical skills and contribute to leading mining practices. Throughout the program, you’ll gain exposure to both opencut and underground mining operations.

Participants are based at our QLD or NSW mine sites, working alongside fulltime engineers, environmental specialists, and operational leaders while receiving dedicated mentorship. One of our current participants shared the following insights:

“After graduating with first class honours, I signed a contract with Peabody as a graduate mining engineer, taking the opportunity to gain both opencut and underground experience. I spent my first year at Wilpinjong Coal Mine, about 40 minutes outside Mudgee, NSW. It has been a terrific experience with exposure to both operations and technical work. For the first six months onsite, I worked at the coal face with OST (2 weeks), drill and blast (2.5 months — completing my competency for Dyno taggers to fire blasts), production driving trucks (2 months — signed off to operate 789 haul trucks), maintenance, and CHPP. In the technical space, I rotated through planning, drill and blast, and geology.

I’ve also had multiple opportunities to engage with the community, such as attending a careers fair for the Midwest region at Mudgee State School and participating in sponsorship events for Mudgee Carols. One thing that continually impresses me is how much Peabody contributes to their local communities.

As I complete this year, I am now preparing to transfer to Metropolitan Coal near Wollongong, where I will spend a year gaining underground coal mining exposure.”

Riley, Graduate Mining Engineer 

About Peabody 
Peabody is a global leader in producing essential resources for reliable energy and steel production.  With around 5,500 people across Australia and the United States, we serve customers in 18 countries.

At Peabody, we are dedicated to BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES — for our graduates, our people and the communities we serve

Why Join Peabody?  
Our two-year program provides: 

• Two × 12month rotations across key operational areas 

• Structured technical and leadership development 

• A dedicated mentor and buddy 

• Access to senior leaders and companywide visibility 

• Cohort activities, networking and social events 

Our Site Locations 

• Wilpinjong, Open-cut Mine (NSW): Scenic Mudgee region with wineries, outdoor activities and a strong community.

• Metropolitan, Underground Mine (NSW): Near Wollongong’s beaches, coastal lifestyle and national parks

• Wambo Complex JV, Processing Plant servicing Open-cut Mine (NSW): Close to the Hunter Valley, offering a mix of vineyards, country living and easy access to outdoor recreation

• Coppabella JV, Open-cut Mine (QLD): Queensland opencut operations surrounded by iconic landscapes. 

• Centurion, Underground Mine (QLD): A tightknit underground mining community with strong local culture. 

Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates. 

About the Role 

As a Graduate Mine Engineer in our two-year development program, you will step into a permanent role designed to build your technical capability, professional confidence, and onsite experience.  You will gain hands on exposure to modern mine engineering practices, planning processes, and operational systems while contributing to the essential work that keeps our mining operations safe, productive, and efficient.

Throughout the program, you will rotate across different sites and operational environments, giving you a broad and practical understanding of mine engineering within a large and diverse mining organisation. Working alongside experienced mining engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, you’ll develop solid foundations in areas such as drill and blast, short- and medium-term planning, ventilation, and production engineering. You will also work with industry leading tools and technologies, including advanced modelling software, fleet management systems, and real time operational data platforms.

In this role you will: 

• Support daily mine planning, production activities and onsite decision making.

• Help design and review mine layouts, drill and blast plans and short‑term schedules.

• Monitor production performance and contribute ideas to improve safety, efficiency and outcomes.

• Use mine planning software and digital tools to analyse data and create practical solutions.

• Take part in structured rotations across different sites to build broad mining experience.

• Work on real operational and improvement projects alongside experienced mining engineers.

This two-year program is designed to build your capability step-by-step, combining practical fieldwork, technical training, professional development, and ongoing mentorship — preparing you for a successful career as a professional Mine Engineer.  

To qualify for the Peabody Energy Graduate Program, you must:

• Have completed (or will complete by Jan 2027) a Mining Engineering degree or postgraduate degree

• Enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to shared goals

• Communicate clearly and confidently, with a willingness to grow and take on feedback

• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a genuine enthusiasm to learn onsite in one of Australia’s most essential industries

 
Applications close on Friday, 2nd April 2026