Glencore announced the vacant positions at an open day with recruitment firm Hays in Townsville on Thursday (December 7) after advertising to recruit people for its zinc operations in Mount Isa.

Hiring across its copper, zinc and logistics business, Glencore said that vacancies had grown as labour market conditions tightened in North Queensland.

Glencore Zinc Australia manager human resources, Phil Bamber, said attracting and developing great people into the industry, was a safe way to drive business forward. 

“We are actively recruiting for more than 200 vacancies across our north Queensland Copper and Zinc operations, which incorporate Mount Isa Mines, Ernest Henry Mining, the Townsville Copper Refinery and Townsville Port Operations,” Mr Bamber said.

“These include our core underground operational and maintenance roles as well as key technical services positions like mine engineers, geologists, and surveyors.”

Mr Bamber said Glencore offered significant incentives to encourage people to live in Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Townsville and to make the most of the vibrant and diverse lifestyle in the regional hubs.

“These incentives include generous relocation reimbursement packages, regional living allowances and other benefits,” Mr Bamber said.

“We believe working at our operations in north Queensland offers career-defining growth and challenge for the industry’s best and brightest.”

Glencore will continue to advertise roles on the Glencore Careers website and social media to reach potential candidates.