Superintendent - People and Culture

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 the Bowen Basin, Queensland.

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.

Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced HR Superintendent to lead day‑to‑day HR delivery at our Blackwater operation. This is a pivotal site‑based leadership role where you’ll guide a capable HR team and partner closely with operational leaders to drive culture, performance, and workforce outcomes.

You’ll sit at the heart of a dynamic HR function that includes:

• HR Manager overseeing the broader people strategy
• This role as HR Superintendent, leading site HR operations and team performance
• Two HR Professionals supporting frontline leaders and workforce needs
• A dedicated offsite HR Information Systems specialist ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency

This structure gives you the support, clarity, and bandwidth to focus on what matters most: building capability, strengthening relationships, and delivering practical, people‑first solutions.

Your Duties

• People strategy execution — Workforce planning, capability uplift, succession, and organisational improvement
• Employee relations — Provide expert guidance, resolve issues early, and maintain a positive site culture
• Leadership coaching — Partner with supervisors and superintendents to build confidence and consistency
• HR operations — Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance, and compliance across the site workforce

What you bring

• Proven HR leadership in mining, resources, or heavy industry
• Strong ER/IR capability and confidence working with site‑based teams
• Ability to influence, build trust, and drive continuous improvement
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a passion for people and safety
  
  

Why Whitehaven Coal

• Competitive salary 
• Career progression across a growing mining portfolio
• Supportive leadership and a well‑resourced HR structure
• The opportunity to shape culture and capability at a major Queensland operation

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.