Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

About The Role

Our Mining Operators provide safe and efficient operational support across Longwall and Development so that the mines production and budgetary targets are met.

We currently have 3 positions available on our midweek roster (Monday to Thursday alternating 2 weeks afternoons and 2 weeks nights) on our Development panel.

The roles are offered on a Residential or DIDO basis. Relocation assistance can be offered to candidates looking to move to the area.

What You’ll Do

• Operate plant and equipment where trained and authorised in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with relevant rules and procedures.
• Inspect and service equipment, and communicate the equipment status to all relevant personnel.
• Report all incidents, non-conformances, defects or hazards to the Deputy.
• Maintain the designated mine housekeeping standards.
• Participate under the direction of the Deputy in all operational tasks that you are trained and competent.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience working on a Development Production face.
• At least 12 months previous experience working at an underground coal mine (transcript to be provided during screening).
• Prior competencies to be provided during screening, inclusive of work alone authorisation.
• Ability to meet clean-shaven requirements in line with underground coal mining respiratory safety standards.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Automated Longwall | Top of Range Equipment
• Full Relocation Packages
• Access to Salary Packaging & Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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