Senior Planner

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is an important player in Australia’s only emerging high‑quality coal basin. We help power developed and emerging economies in Asia where there is strong and growing demand for our product, particularly for use in high‑efficiency, low‑emissions coal‑fired power stations. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.

About Maules Creek

Maules Creek is a high‑performing operation in New South Wales, producing some of the highest quality high‑energy thermal coal since 2015. What truly sets Maules Creek apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth and focuses on safety. At Maules Creek, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role

As the Senior Planner – Maintenance, you will maintain preventative maintenance master data and develop detailed plans for all corrective maintenance within your area. This includes scoping work and allocating resources, parts, tooling and equipment to ensure maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Beyond short‑term planning, you will lead long‑term maintenance plans, shutdown forecasts, budgets and asset class planning. Working closely with site maintenance execution teams, commercial, risk advisors and external providers, you will develop strategies that balance cost efficiency and risk management while aligning with overall asset goals.

Your leadership will drive continuous improvement by analysing maintenance trends and fostering a culture of safety, reliability and accountability. Through disciplined planning and strong stakeholder engagement, you will optimise asset performance and support operational success.

Please note, this is a residential site‑based position.

What You’ll Do

- Develop and maintain accurate maintenance master data, rolling work plans and preventative maintenance schedules aligned with the 5‑year asset strategy.

- Manage work orders, parts and labour in the CMMS to ensure all maintenance tasks are properly planned, resourced and tracked for system integrity.

- Coordinate procurement of parts and contractor services, maintaining inventory levels and ensuring cost‑effective, quality supply in line with contractual agreements.

- Oversee backlog management, cost control and warranty claim follow‑ups, contributing to annual maintenance budgeting and financial accuracy.

- Collaborate closely with maintenance and reliability teams to analyse maintenance trends, update procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

- Ensure maintenance planning prioritises safety by proactively identifying hazards, promoting risk reduction and overseeing incident reporting and investigations in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

What You’ll Bring

- Trade‑qualified in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, with at least 5 years’ experience in mining, heavy industry or processing environments.

- Minimum 4 years’ hands‑on maintenance planning experience, ideally within the mining sector.

- Strong knowledge of Maintenance Planning systems and a CMMS, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).

- Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.

- Familiarity with Mines Safety & Inspection Regulations and/or tertiary qualifications in maintenance or asset management are highly regarded.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

- 26 weeks paid parental leave

- Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)

- Employee Referral Scheme – $4,000 for successful referrals

- Career development, mentorship and coaching.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people 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. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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