Supervisor ROC Control

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s coal mining industry! With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

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. 

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Supervisor - ROC Control to join our Remote Operations Centre (ROC) team. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that has successfully delivered remote operations for Whitehaven’s Blackwater and Daunia mines in Queensland.

In this role, you will lead the ROC team across mine control, plant control, and critical system monitoring, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will play a key role in connecting strategy with execution, working closely with site-based Mining, Processing, Logistics, Maintenance, and Technical teams to drive alignment and operational excellence.

As Supervisor - ROC Control, you will be accountable for the day-to-day coordination and performance of the ROC crew. This includes shift planning, task allocation, monitoring production performance, and proactively driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and be part of the future of mining through remote operations, we’d love to hear from you. This Brisbane-based role operates on a 7-on / 7-off rotating day and night roster.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee mining fleet management and processing control systems, quickly resolving production and safety issues to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
• Monitor production performance and trends, identify risks early, and take practical, data-driven action to minimise downtime, waste, and delays.
• Own delay capture and production accounting, ensuring accurate, reliable data to support strong operational decisions.
• Apply a structured, risk-based approach to problem solving, embedding a proactive safety culture aligned with Whitehaven’s risk management framework.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting system optimisation, implementing smarter ways of working, and contributing to Remote Operations Centre budget planning.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role, ideally within a mining production, CHPP, or mineral processing environment.
• Relevant qualifications including RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (formerly S1, S2, S3) and RIIRIS402 (formerly G2).
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for technology, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in high pressure environments, effectively managing competing priorities while engaging multiple stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in leading, motivating, and developing teams, including implementing strategies that foster a positive and high performance culture.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
• Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional coaching.
  
  

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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