Specialist Mine Scheduling

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:

We are seeking a Specialist – Mine Scheduling to join the Technical Services team at Daunia. This opportunity is well suited to candidates with experience in scheduling, planning or Drill & Blast, providing the flexibility to leverage your existing skillset while broadening your technical and operational capability. Working within a technologically advanced operation, including an autonomous haulage environment, you will play a key role in supporting safe, efficient and value-driven mining outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain short and medium-term mine schedules that support production, coal quality and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with operations, geology and engineering teams to identify constraints, optimise outcomes and deliver practical scheduling solutions.
• Support mine planning, drill and blast, production reporting and related technical services activities.
• Monitor schedule performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, cost performance and planning efficiency.
• Provide technical input into coal planning, scheduling and product optimisation to maximise value across the operation.

What You'll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline,
• Experience in mine scheduling, planning, drill and blast, or related technical disciplines, ideally within an open-cut mining operation.
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software, including Deswik, Vulcan or SPRY.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• A positive, values-driven mindset, with strong communication skills, and a genuine drive for continuous improvement.

Why Whitehaven?  

• FIFO from Brisbane, plus DIDO and residential opportunities.
• Full camp accommodation and site transport provided.
• Competitive salary package with salary sacrifice options, including novated leases and local living benefits.
• Access to generous employee benefits, including 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 referral bonus.
• Ongoing career development opportunities, mentorship, professional coaching and employee discounts across groceries, fuel, entertainment and more.