Mining Operator - Maules Creek

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Relocation packages

Temporary accommodation supplied

Paid parental leave

Annual leave

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking Experienced Operators for Maules Creek, NSW, to operate a modern fleet of CAT and Hitachi equipment on site. You will work safely, meet production targets, and contribute to a collaborative culture in a high-energy mining operation.

Candidates must live locally or be willing to relocate, hold a valid driver's licence, and be available for 12.5-hour rotating day and night shifts under a zero-harm safety framework.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mining equipment including competency statements.
• Live locally or willing to relocate.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts on rotating days and nights.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Commitment to safety procedures and maintaining a zero-harm work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, maintenance personnel and other departments.
• Capable of maintaining focus in high-pressure environments and adhering to production targets.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Team communication

Shift work

Education

Driver's Licence

Job description

About Maules Creek:

Maules Creek is a high performing operation in New South Wales, producing some of the highest quality high energy thermal coal since 2015. What truly sets Maules Creek 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 Maules Creek, 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:

Whitehaven Coal are seeking Experienced Operators who can demonstrate a commitment to safety and visible work practices, maintain a high work output level and contribute to a collaborative organisational culture.

These roles are based on site at Maules Creek, where we run a modern fleet of CAT and Hitachi equipment.

Please note - in order to be eligible to apply for the positions, you must be a current contractor at Maules Creek. Current Trainees must have completed their traineeship program.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate heavy mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Commitment to safety procedures and maintaining a zero-harm work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, maintenance personnel and other departments.
• Capable of maintaining focus in high-pressure environments and adhering to production targets.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience operating mining equipment including statements of competency/training transcripts.
• Live local to the area or willingness to relocate.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts on rotating day and nights.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Adherence and participation of our STRIVE values Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Attractive Wage and Bonus Scheme | Permanent position at a long life mine
• Full Relocation Packages and Temporary Accommodation Supplied
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 5 Weeks Annual Leave | 15 Days Personal Leave
• Employee Shares | Referral Bonus Scheme | Salary Packaging

Whitehaven Coalis 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.