Supervisor Maintenance Field

Location: 

Blackwater, QLD, AU, 4717

Country:  AU
Date:  8 Jul 2026


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 SafetyTeamworkRespectIntegrityValue and Excellence.


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our team

  • Operate on Lifestyle Roster Day / Night.
  • This leadership role focuses on strengthening maintenance execution
  • Provide consistent operational support and develop the supervisory team.
  • Drive safe, efficient maintenance outcomes across planned and breakdown maintenance.
  • Support workforce development.
  • Ensuring consistent work management across all crews.
  • Work closely with the Superintendent and assist improvement planning, help to standardise processes, and contribute to the ongoing success of the operation.


What You'll Bring

  • Experience in a maintenance supervisory or leadership role within mining or heavy industry.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor, coach, and develop supervisors.
  • Experience managing both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
  • Sound knowledge of maintenance planning and work management systems, with SAP experience highly regarded.
  • Collaborative approach promoting consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills and ability to improve planning, scheduling, and maintenance execution.
  • A commitment to safety, operational excellence, and building a high-performing team culture.
     


Why Whitehaven Coal?

  • 26 weeks 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.

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

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.