Deputy - Underground

Whitehaven Coalis 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 STRIVEValues 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 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 relocations packages are able to be discussed during screening.

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 Coalis 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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