Excavator Operator - Mining

Whitehaven Coal; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/Residential options

Camp accommodation

Parental leave 26 weeks

Referral bonus $4,000

Career development

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal's Daunia mine in Queensland seeks an experienced excavator operator to join our high-performing team. You’ll operate large-scale excavators (400T+) safely and efficiently, supporting daily production while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Key requirements include 400T+ excavator experience, Standard 11 and ability to obtain Coal Board Medical, a current C-class driver's license, and a strong commitment to teamwork and the Whitehaven STRIVE values.

Qualifications

• Proven 400T+ excavator operating experience.
• Current Standard 11 and ability to obtain/pass a Queensland Coal Board Medical.
• Current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality outcomes.
• Reliable, proactive and a strong communicator.
• Ability to work effectively within a team while living the Whitehaven STRIVE Values.

Responsibilities

• Operate large-scale excavators safely and efficiently, contributing to daily production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment care and quality outcomes.

Skills

400T+ excavator exp

Safety culture

Teamwork

Strong communicator

Job description

Whitehaven is 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 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.

What You'll Do:

You’ll operate large-scale excavators safely and efficiently, contributing to daily production targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety, equipment care and quality outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven 400T+ excavator operating experience
• Current Standard 11 and ability to obtain/pass a Queensland Coal Board Medical
• Current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality outcomes
• Reliable, proactive and a strong communicator
• Ability to work effectively within a team while living the Whitehaven STRIVE Values

Why Whitehaven?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, plus DIDO and residential opportunities
• Camp accommodation and site transport providedCompetitive salary and salary sacrifice options
• 26 weeks paid parental leave and $4,000 referral bonus
• Career development, mentorship and professional coaching
• Employee discounts across groceries, fuel, entertainment and more

Whitehavenis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We stride for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.