Administration Assistant

Yancoal Australia Ltd

Administration Assistant - HST About the Business

• Rare opporunity to join the Health, Safety & Training team
• Be part of a growing Tier 1 operation, great culture and team environment
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

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 and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Health Safety and Training (HST) team whilst working Monday to Friday. Reporting to the HST Manager you will provide support to the HST team to ensure a high level of safety and compliance standards are maintained across the operations as well as contributing to achieving plan on a page targets and building an inclusive safety culture that enhances the Yancoal - Our Way.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal - 'Our Way' behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Previous experience in Budgeting and forecasting;
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook,
• Demonstrated understanding of document control processes and systems;
• Effective time management, co-ordination, scheduling and record keeping skills;
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and flexibility;
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively across a variety of stakeholders;
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and organise effectively whilst maintaining confidentiality;
• Ability to problem solve effectively;
• Well-developed communication style both verbal and written;
• Certificate IV in Business Administration (desirable);
• Knowledge of Pegasus Onsite Track Easy (desirable);
• SAP experience (desirable);

Benefits

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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Applications Close: Monday 24 November 2025