Underground Deputy- Narrabri

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 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 and we are happy to support Deputies from other states across Australia in transferring their qualification across to a NSW Deputies Competency should this be required.

We currently have 3 positions that can be worked over a roster pattern which includes 7/7, Mid week Rotating or Weekends depending on availability at site. In addition, we are offering paid flights to site from either Newcastle or Wollongong. Candidates can choose to either find/supply their own accommodation or stay at our camp during their roster which can be salary sacrificed.

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
• Heavily Subsidised Salary Sacrificed Camp Accommodation on Offer
• 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: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

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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