Lead - Mine Scheduling

Whitehaven Coalis a leading 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: This role offers the opportunity to shape the position around an individual with a strong passion for coal and the broader coal value chain. The ideal candidate will bring a background in geology, coal quality, or mine planning, complemented by experience or exposure to processing and logistics. This position also offers a unique opportunity to broaden your skillset into product development and marketing, working closely with multiple functions across the business.

As the Lead Specialist – Mine Scheduling, you will provide technical leadership, support operational decision-making, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the operation. This role offers exposure to a technologically advanced mining environment, including working within an autonomous haulage operation.

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

What You'll Do:

• Lead mine scheduling activities to help optimise coal recovery, product quality, and overall operational performance at Daunia.
• Provide technical guidance and support across coal planning, geology, and coal quality to ensure effective planning outcomes.
• Work closely with teams across processing, logistics, rail, and shipping to make sure mine plans align with product specifications and customer requirements.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance planning processes, scheduling efficiency, and value across the operation.
• Contribute to product optimisation and development, using operational insights to support product strategy and market alignment.

What You'll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, with 5+ years’ experience in an operational mining environment.
• Proven leadership capability, ideally with experience in a similar role within an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Experience with industry planning software, such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Spry.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• A positive, values-driven mindset, with strong communication skills, and a genuine drive for continuous improvement.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane plus DIDO and local residential options available.
• Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
• Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional 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.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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