Wambo Operations Manager

3 days ago

Singleton, Australia Peabody Energy Full time

Lead a high-impact role across CHPP, HSEC, and JV interface
- Strategic leadership opportunity at Director/Senior Manager level
- Monday to Friday roster, 5 weeks annual leave + 1 RDO / month

Peabody is seeking a dynamic and influential leader to step into the newly created role of Wambo Operations Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take full accountability for one of NSW’s most operationally diverse coal sites, including CHPP operations, tailings and water management, HSEC,, while representing the business at Joint Venture (JV) level.

Reporting directly to the Vice President - Australian Opencut Operations, you will lead approximately 100+ employees and contractors in a 24/7 production environment. This is a critical, visible leadership role requiring a balance of strategic oversight and hands on operational direction.

As the appointed Wambo Mine Operator Representative and a key member of the Joint Venture Management Committee.

**Your Key Accountabilities**
- Lead the full site complex including CHPP (12 mill tone per year), HSEC, tailings and water management
- Represent Peabody in the Wambo JV Management Committee and act as the appointed Mine Operator Representative
- Drive site wide strategy, performance, and compliance in alignment with corporate and JV objectives
- Lead and support a multi-disciplinary leadership team across operations, maintenance, and projects
- Navigate legacy underground obligations following mine sealing, including statutory compliance
- Promote a high-performance, safety-first culture with continuous improvement at the core

**About You**

We are looking for a seasoned and respected leader who thrives on complexity and challenge. You will be someone who can drive business outcomes without compromising on safety, people, or sustainability. Your background will likely include:

- Proven leadership experience in coal mining, site operations, or processing (CHPP)
- Strong understanding of NSW regulatory compliance and JV management obligations
- Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams in high performance environments
- Financial and commercial acumen to manage budgets, cost controls and forecasts
- Experience dealing with regulators, EAs, and union environments
- A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and positive site culture

**The lifestyle**:
This position is offered on a Monday to Friday roster with one rostered day off per month and can allow for a residential lifestyle.

**About Peabody**:
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

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