Business Partner - People and Culture

Whitehaven is a leading 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 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 Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role:

Reporting to the Manager – People and Culture, you'll partner closely with site leaders to deliver practical people solutions that support Daunia’s success. Working as part of a collaborative People and Culture team, you'll provide trusted advice across employee relations, leadership coaching, workforce initiatives and organisational change. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Business Partner or an emerging HR professional ready to step into a broader role and make a genuine impact on both people and commercial outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with leaders to deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions across the operation.
• Provide trusted advice on employee relations, industrial relations, performance and workplace matters.
• Coach and support leaders, and contribute to investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes when required.
• Lead People & Culture projects, including audits, compliance initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive employee engagement, organisational change and workforce initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.

What You'll Bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Business Partner, Advisor or Officer role, ideally within mining or a similar environment.
• A sound understanding of employee and industrial relations, with the ability to provide practical support and advice to leaders.
• Strong communication and engagement skills, with a collaborative approach to coaching and supporting leaders and employees.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a willingness to work on site. Candidates based in, or open to relocating to Central or North Queensland will be highly regarded.

Why Whitehaven?  

• FIFO from Brisbane, DIDO or local residential options, with camp accommodation and site transport provided.
• Receive a competitive salary, generous benefits, 26 weeks paid parental leave, and salary sacrificing options.
• Shape HR outcomes at a technologically advanced mining operation where you'll have real influence.
• Join a high-performing team with strong leadership and opportunities to grow your HR career.
• Access ongoing development and mentoring, supported by clear career progression.

Whitehaven 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.