Underground Mining Deputy - Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal  is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. 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

Our Deputies support our Underground Mining Operations by providing leadership and direction to our vital underground shift crews in all planned mining activities. This important role is based in Narrabri NSW.

We currently have positions available across multiple rosters - dependent on availability at site during time of recruitment. In addition, we are offering paid flights to site from either Newcastle or Wollongong for our 7 / 7 roster only.  DIDO options or relocations packages are able to be discussed during screening.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate crew / shift communications including Toolbox Talks / Pre-start meetings
• Mentor, train and assess employees on various types of mining equipment
• Motivate teams to achieve agreed production targets

Ensure that maintenance schedules are completed in accordance with statutory, and site regulations

What You’ll Bring

Why Whitehaven Coal?

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.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition.

Great Place to Work.