Deputy - Underground

Whitehaven Coal
is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. 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
S
afety
, T
eamwork
, R
espect
, I
ntegrity
, V
alue and
E
xcellence.

About The Role
Our Deputies support our Underground Mining Operations by providing leadership and direction to our vital underground shift crews in all planned mining activities. This important role is based in Narrabri NSW.

We currently have positions available across multiple rosters - dependent on availability at site during time of recruitment. In addition, we are offering paid flights to site from either Newcastle or Wollongong for our 7/7 roster only. DIDO options or relocation packages to the region are available to discuss.

What You'll Do

• Facilitate crew/shift communications including Toolbox Talks/Pre-start meetings
• Mentor, train and assess employees on various types of mining equipment
• Motivate teams to achieve agreed production targets
• Ensure that maintenance schedules are completed in accordance with statutory, and site regulations
• Ensuring all crews are aware of, and are following, HSEC policies and procedures

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Underground Longwall Mining
• Deputies certificate of competency
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining
• Cert IV OH&S Workplace Safety (desirable)
• Ability to motivate yourself and others to meet production targets whilst maintaining positive team culture

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• DIDO, FIFO or Residential depending on your circumstances
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
• Full Relocation Packages for those moving to the area
• Novated Leasing and other Employee Benefits

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.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.