Lead Planning

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's coal mining industry With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia 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 Daunia, 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:

Daunia's Short Term Maintenance Planning has transitioned from an offsite corporate function to our site-based Maintenance team. Given this, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Planning & Reliability to join our team and be a key part of developing the department onsite.

Reporting to the Superintendent Planning and Reliability, you will provide direct leadership to the Short-Term Planning team across all assets including Mobile, Field & Ancillary Equipment, CHPP and Infrastructure.

This is a site-based position working a 4on/3off Monday to Thursday roster.

What You'll Do:

• Provide effective leadership to the Short-Term Planning team with a focus on ensuring weekly plans are delivered and the adherence to work management metrics.
• Own and implement best practice planning structures, procedures and processes to ensure the effective and efficient scheduling of all maintenance activities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the team aimed at improving safety, work processes, cost, and overall capability.
• Drive initiatives that improve cost effectiveness and productivity for both Daunia and Whitehaven.

What You'll Bring:

• A tertiary Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant Trade qualification.
• An inspirational leader with prior experience in a similar role, preferably in an open-cut coal mining environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in the mining, mineral processing or heavy industries with a strong working knowledge of Maintenance Planning and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Advanced knowledge of SAP4Hana is required.
• Advanced knowledge of AMT is preferred.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns plus DIDO and local residential options available
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and coaching.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes 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: 

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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