Principal - Risk

**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 our role**

Our approach to Health, Safety and Environment is evolving. Within a dedicated, free-thinking environment, your valued contributions will influence our future growth and sustainability. To support our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Risk to join our team. Flexible location.

**The responsibilities**
- Embed a culture of risk-based decision making into the company HSE Strategy
- Lead the implementation of the company risk framework within operations and maintain the operations risk profile
- Engage with Chief Operating Officer and EGM HSE on the performance of operations within risk appetite
- Lead, coach or participate in business critical (non BaU risk) risk assessments to ensure effective risk-based outcomes
- Participate in HSE audit and 2nd line of defence activities and contribute to the development of the internal audit (3rd line of defence) schedule as required
- Contribute to the development of 5-year plan ensuring there is clear integration with Risk Management outcomes and the HSE Strategy
- Input risk performance into Group wide reporting, data visualisation and analytics
- Participate in incident investigations where requested to ensure effective investigation outcomes and response
Demonstrate a personal commitment to HSE policies and practices, proactively identifying risks and hazards to continuously improve WHC HSE performance

**What you will need**
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Environmental, Risk Management or other suitable qualification (preferred)
- Experience in risk / heavy industry / mining (preferred)
- Risk Management systems development and implementation
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to engage and influence large and diverse teams at multiple levels in the organisation focusing on customer requirements

**Benefits of Joining Whitehaven Coal**
- Company ownership through the annual $1,000 Whitehaven Employee Share Gift program
- Short
- & medium-term incentive schemes
- Employee referral scheme offering $3000 for successful referrals
- Full relocation packages offered
- Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits
- Learning and development opportunities to help our people be the best they can be
- Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent

**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.

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- 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._