Supervisor 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 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.

Maintenance Supervisor | Mobile Maintenance | Blackwater Mine

Take the next step in your leadership journey at one of Australia’s largest coal operations. Blackwater Mine is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our Mobile Maintenance team, driving performance, safety and reliability across a diverse fleet of heavy mobile equipment.

As a key frontline leader, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day maintenance execution, support a high‑performing crew, and ensure our fleet is operating safely and efficiently to meet production targets.

About the Role

In this role, you will supervise maintenance activities across a broad range of mobile equipment, including haul trucks, dozers, graders, loaders, and ancillary support gear. You will coordinate daily work plans, manage breakdown priorities, and ensure maintenance quality standards are consistently met.

You will also play a critical role in developing your team, fostering a culture of accountability, and ensuring compliance with site procedures and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Maintenance Leadership — Lead a crew of tradespeople to safely execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Work Management — Coordinate work orders, allocate labour, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Fleet Reliability — Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with planning and engineering teams to improve asset health.
• Safety & Compliance — Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to site standards and legislative requirements.
• Team Development — Mentor tradespeople, support training pathways, and build capability within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement — Communicate effectively with production, planning and leadership teams to align maintenance priorities.

About You

• Trade‑qualified with extensive experience in mobile plant maintenance within mining or heavy industry.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes, defect elimination and reliability principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• A supportive leadership team committed to your growth and development.
• Competitive salary package with attractive site allowances.
• Lifestyle roster providing work–life balance.
• Opportunities for career progression across a large, multi‑operation mining business.
• Access to training, development programs and employee benefits.

Join Us

If you’re ready to lead a high‑performing mobile maintenance crew and make a real impact at Blackwater Mine, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’d like, I can also create three alternative tone versions (more casual, more corporate, or more punchy), or tailor it to a specific company brand voice.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• 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

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

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