Townsville Apprenticeship Intake – 2025
Glencore - Townsville, QLD

Glencore Townsville Operations 

Apprenticeship Intake

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Reference No. TSVAPPRENTICE

Located on the coast in tropical North Queensland, Glencore’s Townsville Operations encompass Copper Refineries Pty Ltd and Glencore Port Operations.  Our Townsville Operations mark the final link in Glencore’s fully integrated north Queensland supply chain, connecting the natural resources we produce with markets around the world.  Copper Refineries Pty Ltd is one the world’s leading electrolytic copper refineries, capable of producing 300,000 tonnes per year of premium-quality ISA brand LME Grade A copper cathode using Glencore’s proprietary IsaKIDD refining process. Glencore Port Operations at the Port of Townsville is the export gateway for our north Queensland products. 

Our Apprenticeship Intake is now open! We know most Tradespeople, have a story on why and how they ended up in their trades – we would like to hear from you about your story and hear why you want to apply to our Apprenticeship Intake

Positions will be offered at our Copper Refineries and Port Operations based residentially in Townsville for commencement in late January across the following trade areas:

  • Electrical
  • Mechanical (Fitter Turner)

How will we support you?

  • We will offer a range of apprenticeships across our Townsville operations, to build skills and knowledge across multiple departments and assets. Rotation of our apprentices across the operations for exposure across a variety of environments to provide a world-class start to your career.
  • Our four-year Apprenticeship Program consists of on-the-job practical learning and off-site training with TAFE Queensland.
  • Ongoing support and regular mentoring from our Leaders and Apprenticeship Officer.
  • Professional development that can lead to exciting career opportunities in the mining industry.
  • Get paid while learning a trade, and access to many other benefits that are available to employees 

What are we looking for in a candidate?

  •  We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals, who want to embark on the journey of completing a 4-year apprenticeship
  • Committed to gaining a nationally recognised qualification while being provided with the appropriate skills, training, and equipment
  • Awareness to safety
  • Able to work in a team environment

Applications Close:

8:00am Monday 16th September . Applications will only be accepted via www.glencore.com/careers

Tell us your story on why you want to be successful in our Apprenticeship Intake