Planner ST Maintenance

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

We are seeking an experienced Short Term Maintenance Planner to join our team at the Blackwater Mine Site, supporting maintenance activities in a dynamic, high-performing environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Planning and Reliability Superintendent, you will be responsible for developing and managing short-term maintenance plans to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of company assets. This role is critical in driving schedule compliance, minimising downtime, and supporting site production targets.

This is a site-based role, working a 9-day fortnight roster, offering a strong work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term maintenance plans and schedules for company assets
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors and execution teams to optimise weekly work plans
• Ensure all planned work is aligned with safety and operational priorities
• Review and update job plans, and resource requirements
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify improvement opportunities
• Liaise with reliability engineers, operations, and supply teams to ensure readiness of parts, labour, and equipment
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and work management systems

About You

• Proven experience in maintenance planning within mining or heavy industry,
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling principles
• Experience with SAP (S4 HANA) or similar CMMS systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 9-day fortnight roster supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to work on a well-established mining operation
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
• Drive in Drive out options available
• Housing Support options available for local candidates
  

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Paid Parental Leave | 26 Weeks 
• $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.

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

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.