Outbye Mining Coordinator

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Moranbah; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 on, 7 off roster

Flexible residential arrangements

Relocation assistance

Modern accommodation village

Onsite gym and facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing options

Wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Peabody Energy’s Centurion Mine in Queensland seeks an experienced Outbye Mining Coordinator to ensure safety and compliance across the operation. You will lead the outbye team, drive performance targets, and develop shift plans in collaboration with support functions to optimise production and resource recovery.

You will oversee safety systems, budgets, and training opportunities, building capability and a proactive safety culture while delivering continuous improvement in underground mining

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar underground coal mining role with safety focus.
• Commitment to proactive safety and safe work practices.
• Leadership of teams to meet production targets and business goals.
• Ability to analyse operations data and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong planning, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive leadership and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance targets while driving safety, cost and resource recovery.
• Lead safety systems, standards and behaviours to foster a proactive culture.
• Build and develop teams to achieve department objectives.
• Identify training opportunities to maintain capability across crews.
• Develop shift work plans with Coordinators and support functions.
• Manage departmental activities within budget; ensure spares and consumables.
• Identify and report opportunities for improvement and coordinate actions.
• Encourage workforce participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support safe and efficient delivery of production targets through planning.
• Promote operational excellence through strong leadership and accountability.

Skills

People leadership

Underground mining

Safety culture

Operational excellence

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Team development

Job description

Title: Outbye Mining Coordinator

State: QLD

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 4743

Department: Operations

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With a 25+ year mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experiencedOutbye Mining Coordinatorto join the team at Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with outbye standards across the operation, including stonedusting, secondary support, roadway maintenance, water management, and coal and fines management.

This is a key leadership role that contributes directly to safe production, operational performance and continuous improvement across one of Australia's newest longwall mining operations.

Your Impact

• Deliver performance targets while driving continuous improvement in safety, cost and resource recovery.
• Lead the implementation and compliance of safety systems, standards and behaviours that support a proactive safety culture.
• Build, lead and develop teams to achieve departmental objectives and improvement initiatives.
• Identify training and development opportunities to maintain capability across crews.
• Develop shift work plans in collaboration with Outbye Mechanical and Electrical Coordinators and other support functions.
• Manage departmental activities within budget while ensuring spares and consumables are readily available.
• Identify and report opportunities for operational improvement and coordinate corrective actions.


• Encourage workforce participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the safe and efficient delivery of production targets through effective planning and coordination.


• Promote operational excellence through strong leadership and accountability.

About You

You are a strong people leader with underground coal mining experience and a passion for safety, operational performance and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position within an underground coal mining operation.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety, including identifying risks and implementing safe work practices.


• Experience leading teams to safely achieve production and business targets.


• Proven ability to drive best-practice outcomes aligned with operational and business objectives.


• Strong understanding of business systems and the ability to analyse and utilise operational data.


• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving.


• Commitment to Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership.

What's on Offer

• 7 on, 7 off rosterwith dayshift only initially and potential transition to a rotating day/night roster.


• Flexible residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.


• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.


• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.


• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.


• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.


• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.


• Employee recognition programs.


• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.


• Opportunity to lead a critical operational function within a high-performing underground mine.


• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.