Manager Environment and Rehabi...

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values 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 our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

Manager Environment & Rehabilitation – Blackwater Mine

Your Opportunity to enter a pivotal leadership role with Whitehaven Coal and shape the environmental and rehabilitation future of our Blackwater Mine.
This is an opportunity to make an impact and lead best-practice environmental outcomes, influence planning, and work alongside a committed and high-performing site leadership team.

What you’ll do
 

• Lead site environmental and rehabilitation strategies and deliver safe, compliant, and sustainable outcomes
• Advise the Leadership Team on environmental risk, performance, and improvement opportunities
• Own environmental approvals, licensing, and statutory reporting
• Drive rehabilitation planning and execution
• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled environment and rehabilitation team

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, environmental science or a related discipline
• Proven experience in environmental leadership within mining or heavy industry
• Strong working knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and compliance frameworks
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and engage others
• Hands-on experience in rehabilitation, land management, and mine closure planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
  

Why Whitehaven Coal

• A values-driven organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and responsible mining
• Opportunity to influence meaningful environmental and rehabilitation outcomes in a major company.
• Supportive leadership culture that empowers decision-making and innovation
• Long-term career development opportunities across a growing Australian business
• Competitive remuneration and benefits reflective of a senior leadership role
• Be part of a company investing in the future of its people, communities, and environment

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coal 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.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

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

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.