Specialist - Mine Scheduling

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:

Whitehaven are seeking a talented Specialist - Mine Scheduling to join the Mine Scheduling team at our Daunia Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Scheduling, you will play an integral role in all drill and blast components as well as gaining exposure to the future of open cut mining.

What You’ll Do:

• Create, optimise and communicate drill and blast concepts and designs.
• Execute weekly planning routines and schedule updates relating to drill and blast.
• Identify and implement cultural and process improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Drive our safety culture through in field leadership and engagement.

What You’ll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or related discipline)
• 3+ years’ experience in drill and blast and or execution
• Strong understanding and capability in common industry software applications is essential, particularly BlastLogic, Spry, Deswik and Vulcan.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to influence and communicate to a wide range of stakeholders.
• A flexible attitude and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and problem solve.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

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

• 26 weeks paid parental leave   
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases) 
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals! 
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and 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 

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

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

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