Superintendent Resources

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:

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced and results-driven Resources Superintendent to join the team at Daunia. In this role, you will oversee the survey, geology and geotechnical functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate resource, spatial and geotechnical information to support safe, compliant and efficient mining operations.

Accountable for the resource model, you will lead resource definition, coal quality, reconciliation and exploration activities, while ensuring statutory obligations and technical standards are met. You will provide strategic direction, mentor technical professionals, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that maximise resource recovery and support long-term mine planning outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the survey, geology and geotechnical teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, Whitehaven standards and industry best practice.
• Oversee the development and governance of resource models, including washability, coal quality, geological interpretation and resource reconciliation processes.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to support mine planning, production, exploration, rehabilitation and project activities.
• Manage exploration and resource definition programs, ensuring high-quality data collection, reporting and integration into mine planning processes.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Technical Services, Production and HSE teams to deliver safe, efficient and value-driven mining outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Geoscience, Mining Engineering, Surveying, or a related discipline, with significant experience in an open-cut coal mining environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams across geology, geotechnical and/or survey functions.
• Strong technical capability in resource modelling, coal quality management, resource reconciliation and geological interpretation.
• Sound knowledge of statutory mining requirements, compliance obligations and resource governance within Queensland coal operations.
• Experience leading exploration, resource definition and technical improvement initiatives that support operational performance and long-term resource development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across operational and technical teams.

Why Whitehaven?

• 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 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. 

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