Underground Deputy

YanCoal; Mudgee; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Subsidised private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Banking discounts

Salary packaging

Service recognition rewards

Job summary

Yancoal Australia invites applications for a Deputy role at Moolarben Coal Operations in NSW. You will lead Underground teams, drive safety culture, and uphold high production standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in underground coal mining, NSW 3rd Class Deputies Certificate, strong leadership, planning abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Coal Mining.
• NSW 3rd Class (Deputies) Certificate of Competency.
• Sound planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production targets.
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure crews follow HSEC policies and procedures.
• Achieve and drive agreed production targets.
• Deliver maintenance schedules in line with regulations.
• Perform statutory and compliance inspections.
• Focus on minimising wastage and cost saving initiatives.
• Facilitate crew/shift communications sessions.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

NSW 3rd Class Deputies Certificate of Competency

Cert IV Underground Coal Mining (desirable)

Job description

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• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Option to maintain a coastal lifestyle with heavily subsidised accommodation and meals or
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa. It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

In this exciting period of growth, a number of opportunities exist at Moolarben Coal Operations to join our Underground team as a Deputy. Working with a dynamic team, you will be a strong leader who has the ability to drive the correct safety culture whilst maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement, problem solving and high standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all crews are following HSEC policies and procedures.
• Achieving and driving agreed production targets.
• Delivering maintenance schedules in accordance with statutory and site regulations.
• Performing statutory and compliance inspections in line with legislation.
• A strong focus on minimising wastage and cost saving initiatives.
• Facilitating crew/shift communications sessions.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Coal Mining.
• NSW 3rd Class (Deputies) Certificate of Competency.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with promoting a positive safety culture within the mine.
• Sound planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production targets.
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining (desirable)

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.