Mining Manager

Location: Blackwater QLD 4717

About the Business

• Drive a high-performance culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic leadership to Production Superintendents, Supervisors, and crews
• Be based in Blackwater QLD. Only 2 hours from the Capricorn Coast

We are Australia's largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 450 people, who are our most valuable asset.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Yarrabee Coal is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Mining Manager to lead our production team through the next phase of operational excellence and cultural transformation. Reporting to the Operations Manager/SSE, this role is pivotal in driving safe, efficient and value-focused mining operations while developing our next generation of site leaders. We are looking for a hands-on, values-driven leader — someone who has successfully led transformational change, built engaged and accountable teams and delivered sustainable operational improvement.

As the Mining Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of coal recovery, mining and delivery to processing, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
• Oversee a large operational workforce, directly leading Production Superintendents and indirectly influencing approximately 300 personnel.
• Implement clear systems, structures and routines that embed the Yarrabee Operating Model and deliver consistent results.
• Champion Yancoal's values and foster a performance-based, inclusive culture built on engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with other departments to optimise mine planning, resource allocation and operational outcomes.
• Develop, coach and uplift capability across Supervisors, Superintendents and Emerging Leaders.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated success implementing lasting operational and cultural change.
• Strong leadership presence — capable of engaging teams, setting clear expectations and following through with consistency.
• A practical mindset, with a focus on safety, discipline and delivery.
• Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets and cost control.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the workforce.
• Technical proficiency to provide coaching and problem-solving support for production challenges.
• Advanced risk awareness and a proactive safety leadership style.
• SSE qualifications (or eligibility to obtain or working towards) highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, will be well regarded.
• Extensive knowledge of the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld) and associated regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on people, safety, and production outcomes.
• Be part of a values-driven leadership team committed to improvement and development.

• Competitive remuneration, development opportunities and support for continuous learning.

• Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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