Project Manager

Whitehaven Coal; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5:2 roster with WFH Friday

Competitive remuneration

Career development

Safety and operational excellence

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal, a leading Australian mining company, seeks an experienced Project Manager for the Blackwater operation. You will oversee planning, execution and delivery of a portfolio of vital mining projects, ensuring safety, on-time completion and budget adherence.

You will work closely with site teams, contractors and engineering disciplines to deliver outcomes that support the operation’s success. Strong leadership and planning skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Engineering are required.
• Experience delivering mining projects and managing construction, infrastructure, maintenance or capital works.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of site-based projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare project reports and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and project execution excellence.

Skills

Mining experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin and four mines in NSW.

OurSTRIVEValues connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating ourvalues ofSafety,Teamwork,Respect,Integrity,ValueandExcellence.

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Team at our Blackwater operation.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of capital and operational projects within one of Australia\'s leading mining environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the planning, execution and delivery of a portfolio of vital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

The successful candidate will work closely with site operational teams, contractors, engineering disciplines and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes supporting the success of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of site-based projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare project reports and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and project execution excellence.

About You

• Previous relevant mining industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction, infrastructure, maintenance, or capital projects within a mining environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Engineering is required.
• Project Management qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications will be considered favourably.

What We Offer

• Attractive 5:2 roster with WFH Friday Option.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing and collaborative project team.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a leading mining organisation.
• A strong commitment to safety, innovation and operational excellence.

Help shape the future of mining operations at Blackwater.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Successful ASX Coal Miner
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through ourSTRIVEinitiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coalis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. Westrivefor an inclusive workplace thatengagespeople from diverse backgrounds andwelcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.

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