Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's coal mining industry! With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Mining Engineer to join the Daunia team as Lead Specialist - Mine Scheduling. This role is critical to ensuring the effective execution of short-to-medium term mine planning and scheduling, while upholding best practices in safety, operational performance, and technical excellence.

Given the current team dynamic, this Lead position can be tailored to suit an individual with either a Truck & Shovel or Drill & Blast background. As a Lead Specialist, you will provide leadership, technical support, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the operation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a technologically advanced operation, including exposure to an autonomous haulage environment.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Superintendent - Mine Scheduling, you will:

• Develop and optimise mine designs that align with production targets and operational goals
• Lead the weekly planning process and maintain accurate, up-to-date mining schedules.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and drive site-wide performance initiatives
• Champion safety by leading in the field and fostering a proactive, safety-first culture across teams

What You'll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in an operational mining engineering role.
• Proficiency in key industry tools such as BlastIQ, Spry, Deswik, and Vulcan
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with proven problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns plus DIDO and local residential options available.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals!
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and coaching.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes 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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