Superintendent Production

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 looking for an experienced and motivated Superintendent Production to lead the Load & Haul team at Daunia Mine. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently delivering the mine plan by managing overburden and coal movement using our autonomous CAT truck fleet.

Supported by a back-to-back Superintendent, you will focus on optimising safety, productivity, cost performance, and team culture. This role calls for a proactive leader who can drive continuous improvement, foster collaboration across departments, and lead innovation in an autonomous mining environment. If you are a results-driven leader who thrives on challenges and is passionate about driving performance through people and technology, we’d like to hear from you.

This is a site-based position working a 7on/7off Tuesday to Monday roster.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of Supervisors, OCEs, Coordinators, and Operators to deliver operational excellence in an autonomous mining environment.
• Execute the mine plan to achieve production targets, ensuring alignment with safety, environmental, and business objectives.
• Deliver results through effective planning and delivery of annual budgets, weekly schedules, and improvement initiatives that drive safe, sustainable performance.
• Develop and mentor frontline leaders, fostering capability growth, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Champion innovation and safety, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities that enhance productivity, efficiency, and team culture.

What You'll Bring:

• An inspirational leader with prior experience in a similar production role, preferably in an open-cut coal mining environment.

• Hold RIIRIS301 / RIIWHS301 / RIICOM301 (formerly S1, S2, S3) & RIIRIS402 (formerly G2) qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for driving operational improvements.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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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