Underground Deputy- Narrabri

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 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 and we are happy to support Deputies from other states across Australia in transferring their qualification across to a NSW Deputies Competency.

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
• Ensuring all crews are aware of, and are following, HSEC policies and procedures

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Longwall Mining
• Deputies certificate of competency
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining
• Cert IV OH&S Workplace Safety (desirable)
• Ability to motivate yourself and others to meet production targets whilst maintaining positive team culture
  

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• DIDO – Roster 4/3 across various shift patterns
• Heavily Subsidised Camp Accommodation
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
  

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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