Operator - Mining Services (MCC)

Whitehaven Coal; Maules Creek; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive wages and bonus scheme

Novated leasing

Remote area housing benefits

Employee referral bonus

Employee share scheme

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited at Maules Creek Mine is seeking Operators – labourers to join the Mine Services team. You will support civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation projects and general labouring duties on site.

Ideal candidates bring mining site experience, ability to operate heavy machinery, drainage know-how, a valid driver's licence and a commitment to our STRIVE safety values.

Qualifications

• Previous mining industry experience in a similar operational role.
• Experience in civil earthworks and operating heavy machinery.
• Practical drainage experience, including pumps and pipework.
• A current driver’s licence.
• A commitment to safe work practices and Whitehaven Coal’s STRIVE values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure works and rehabilitation projects and general labour work across the mine site.
• Safely operate heavy machinery and equipment to complete assigned work.
• Identify, report and manage hazards, always demonstrating safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with your leader and team members to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Whitehaven Coal’s safety standards.

Skills

Mining experience

Earthworks

Heavy machinery operation

Drainage

Tools

Pumps and pipework

Job description

About the Role

Our Mine Services team has opportunities for Operators – labourers to join the Maules Creek Mine operation.

In this role, you’ll support a range of mine services activities, including civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation projects and general labouring duties. Your contribution will help ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the mine.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure works and rehabilitation projects and general labour work across the mine site.
• Safely operate heavy machinery and equipment to complete assigned work.
• Identify, report and manage hazards, always demonstrating safe work practices.
• Work collaboratively with your leader and team members to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and uphold Whitehaven Coal’s safety standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous mining industry experience in a similar operational role.
• Experience in civil earthworks and operating heavy machinery.
• Practical drainage experience, including pumps and pipework.
• A current driver’s licence.
• A commitment to safe work practices and Whitehaven Coal’s STRIVE values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Permanent employment at a long-life mine.
• Attractive wages and bonus scheme.
• Novated leasing and remote area housing benefits.
• $4,000 employee referral bonus scheme.
• Employee share scheme and salary packaging.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

Eligibility requirement:

These positions are open exclusively to current contractors working at Maules Creek Mine.

Applications close: 24 November 2026.