Commercial Specialist

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 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:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Commercial Specialist to provide expert commercial and management accounting support for Daunia. Working closely with site leadership, operations and maintenance teams, the role ensures robust financial governance, effective cost control, and timely, accurate reporting to support informed operational decisions.

Accountable for delivering high-quality commercial outcomes, the Commercial Specialist leads key processes including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and month-end close. By translating financial insights into practical guidance for the site, this role plays a critical part in driving cost discipline, performance transparency and continuous improvement across the operation.

This is a site-based position working a 4on/3off Monday to Thursday roster.

What You'll Do:

• Support the month-end close process, assisting with the finalisation of accounts and preparation of variance analysis against budget and forecast in line with reporting timetables.
• Prepare and post standard journals in the ERP system, including prepayments, accruals and commitments, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Work closely with site personnel to help ensure financial data is accurately recorded and aligned to budget measures.
• Assist with the preparation and reporting of annual budgets, five-year plans and reforecasts, contributing to presentations and insights for senior management.
• Build your commercial capability by supporting general ledger activities, developing BI reporting skills, participating in system testing, and assisting the Commercial Manager with reporting and improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Business or related field, with 5+ years’ experience in management accounting or commercial roles. Mining or heavy industry site experience advantageous.
• Proven capability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end and management reporting.
• Experience using SAP and BI/planning tools (e.g. TM1 / IBM Planning Analytics) to produce insightful reports.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• A positive, integrity-driven mindset with strong communication skills, curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane plus DIDO and local residential options available.

• 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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