Operator - Mining Services (MCC)

Whitehaven Coal; Willala; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Bonus scheme

Novated leasing

Remote area housing benefits

Employee referral bonus

Employee share scheme

Career development

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking Operators – labourers to join the Maules Creek Mine operation. You will support mine services activities, including civil earthworks, drainage, infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation projects and general labouring duties.

Your role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable site operations. The team emphasises safety and STRIVE values; a current driver's licence and mining experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Mining experience in a similar operational role.
• Experience in civil earthworks and operating heavy machinery.
• Practical drainage experience, including pumps and pipework.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Commitment to safe work practices and Whitehaven Coal’s STRIVE values.

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

Civil earthworks

Heavy machinery operation

Drainage experience

Driver's licence

Safety mindset

Job description

About Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is an important player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. We help power developed and emerging economies in Asia where there is strong and growing demand for our product, particularly for use in high-efficiency, low-emissions coal-fired power stations. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.

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.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.