Mining Supervisor - Gunnedah

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 
Tarrawonga are currently seeking an experienced Mining Supervisor. The Mining Supervisor is responsible for shift planning, assigning tasks to employees, monitor production targets, and initiate improvements. 

What You’ll Do
Working in a highly collaborative, fast paced and dynamic environment, key responsibilities will include;

• Use your initiative to clarify your tasks, initiate improvements and work with minimal supervision and in a coordinated manner with your peers.
• Supervise and direct Operators including provision of pre-shift information, shift planning, and assigning employees to specific tasks.
• Monitor production performance to ensure delivery of business-critical outputs.
• Provide training, coaching and development, and maintain appropriate training documentation.
• Maintain and develop safe working practices across the team and wider operation at all times.
• Ensure shift planning is coordinated correctly to optimise production.

What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with an approachable nature; ideally you will also bring:

• Mining or general heavy industry experience in a supervisor, team lead or leadership position
• Short interval control exposure (Desirable)
• Risk management experience
• Knowledge of OH&S legislation and statutory requirements in NSW
• RIIRIS301D – Apply Risk Management Processes
• RIIWHS301D – Conduct safety and Health Investigations
• RIICOM301D – Communicate Information (essential)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• RIIRIS402D Carry out the risk management process (desirable)

Why Whitehaven?

• 7/7 Roster (Days/Nights)      
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals
• Access to salary packaging including novated leasing
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Employee Discounts

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.