OT Strategy Leader — Data, Security & Operations

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parental leave 26w

Referral bonus 4k

Employee discounts

Professional coaching

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking a Manager – Operational Technology to lead OT strategy, roadmap and systems enabling safe, reliable operations. You will collaborate with OT, IT, engineering and cybersecurity teams to identify opportunities and deliver OT data solutions aligned with business priorities.

Based in Brisbane with site travel, you will oversee forecasting, budgets and project delivery, ensure security and compliance, mentor the OT team, and build strong vendor relationships to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology or related discipline, ideally in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of OT systems, technology platforms, network architecture and operational environments.
• Proven experience delivering OT strategies, technology solutions and improving reliability and efficiency.
• Solid project, budget and analytics skills including performance reporting and data analysis.
• Understand OT cybersecurity, risk, compliance, safety and assurance requirements, including audits and critical controls.
• Lead with strong communication, stakeholder and people skills, translating emerging technologies into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Whitehaven OT strategy and roadmap, aligning technology investment with operational priorities, forecasts and business objectives.
• Evaluate and optimise OT hardware, software, data solutions and systems to improve reliability, performance, efficiency and decision making.
• Deliver key OT projects, managing submissions, budgets, forecasting, scope, timelines and financial outcomes.
• Establish OT data solutions and performance reporting to support operational monitoring, assurance and informed decision making.
• Partner with IT, operational and cybersecurity teams to strengthen OT security, compliance, risk management and critical control requirements.
• Lead and develop the OT team, manage vendor relationships and drive continuous improvement and emerging technology adoption.

Skills

OT strategy

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Engineering or tech qualification

Tools

OT platforms

Job description

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking a Manager – Operational Technology to lead OT strategy, roadmap and systems enabling safe, reliable operations. You will collaborate with OT, IT, engineering and cybersecurity teams to identify opportunities and deliver OT data solutions aligned with business priorities.

Based in Brisbane with site travel, you will oversee forecasting, budgets and project delivery, ensure security and compliance, mentor the OT team, and build strong vendor relationships to