Supervisor Site Operations

Whitehaven Coal; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns

Full camp accommodation

26 weeks paid parental leave

$4,000 referral bonus

Professional coaching and employee discounts

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Supervisor Site Operations to join the Mine Services team at Daunia. You will lead daily production activities, ensuring efficient operations while overseeing site dewatering and civil teams. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career development.

Applicants should have supervisory experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. Join Whitehaven for an inclusive work environment and valuable employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar production supervisory role within an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Demonstrated experience supervising civil works, dewatering and pumping systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities for safe operations.
• Oversee dewatering systems and pumping infrastructure.
• Monitor performance and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Dewatering systems management

Continuous improvement

Education

RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (S1, S2, S3)

RIIRIS402 (G2)

Job description

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role

We are seeking a proven Supervisor Site Operations to join the Mine Services team at Daunia. This is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role and be part of a team that’s been successfully supporting autonomous operations for more than five years.

As a Supervisor Site Operations, you’ll be responsible for the coordination and performance of the pump and civil crew by keeping things running safely, efficiently, and on target. You’ll be responsible for shift planning, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement across site.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of the future of mining, this is your chance to get on board.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities, including shift planning, task allocation, and crew supervision to ensure safe, efficient operations in an open-cut coal environment.
• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of site dewatering systems and pumping infrastructure to support uninterrupted production.
• Supervise teams operating a range of civil mining equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.
• Monitor performance, resource utilisation, and work quality while maintaining compliance with site safety and operational standards.
• Drive a high-performance culture through leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity and operational outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• Inspirational leader with proven experience in a similar production supervisory role, ideally within an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Holds RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (S1, S2, S3) and RIIRIS402 (G2) qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience supervising civil works, dewatering and pumping systems, and associated infrastructure maintenance (including poly welding).
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to perform in high‑pressure environments while effectively managing competing priorities.

Why Whitehaven?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns, plus DIDO and residential opportunities.
• Full camp accommodation and site transport provided.
• Competitive salary package with salary sacrifice options, including novated leases and local living benefits.
• Access to generous employee benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 referral bonus.
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship, professional coaching and employee discounts across groceries, fuel, entertainment and more.

Whitehaven is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.