Centennial Graduate Programs & Internships

What it does:  We are an Australian mining company supplying domestic and export markets. 

Mission: To deliver a superior service to our customers.

Size and presence: Centennial has over 1,700 employees and five operating coal mines in NSW. Our coal is exported through ports at Newcastle and Port Kembla in NSW and our customers include power stations and industry in Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and China.

Best known for Our coal fuels around 30% of NSW’s coal-fired electricity generating capacity, while we also manage a successful export business. 

The good bits: Flexible work/life balance and a great opportunity for growth.

The not-so-good bits: Too much training for employees.

The Centennial story

Established in 1989 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1994, Centennial was a coal mining and marketing company supplying thermal coal to the domestic and export markets. From our small beginnings in 1989 and a $20 million listing in 1994, Centennial grew to be a top S&P/ASX 100 company. Upon the takeover by Banpu Public Company Limited in 2010, our market capitalization had grown to approximately $2.5 billion.

Recruitment process

• Submit the job application.
• Resumes are reviewed and shortlisted
• Face to Face Interview:
• Reference Check
• Employment Check and Contract
• Managers to contact candidates.

Career prospects

From multi-skilled mineworkers, and experienced professionals to trainees from graduate programs to apprenticeships, a career at Centennial offers challenge, reward, and job satisfaction. Replicating the success and global leadership of our parent company Banpu our Centennial business is evolving, it is transitioning from one based solely on coal to a diversified energy company with three pillars: Energy Resources, Energy Technology, and Energy Generation.

Benefits

Leave & holidays

⛔ Bonus annual leave

✅ Bonus parental leave

✅ Unpaid extended leave

Finance & contract

✅ Permanent employee

✅ Signing bonus

✅ Annual bonus

⛔ Stock options

Flexible work

⛔ Full remote work

✅ Partial remote work

✅ Flexible working hours

Family & health

⛔ Child care

✅ Free gym

⛔ Pet-friendly office

✅ Mental health days

Insurance

✅ Hospital

✅ Outpatient

✅ Dental

✅ Maternity

Perks

⛔ Free breakfast

⛔ Free lunch

✅ Free tea & coffee

✅ Free snacks

⛔Free dinner

Social Contributions    

 

Centennial’s 2020 Sustainability Report highlights our sustainability journey and our environment, social and governance performance throughout 2020.

2020 highlights included:

• Abating approximately 765,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
• Managing 912 hectares of land for biodiversity.
• Contributing $410 million to the local economy.
• Using local suppliers for 60% of goods and services.