About Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high‑quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, we pursue excellence in project delivery and protected, efficient, environmentally responsible operations.
About This Role
We’re seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Leading Hand to support our Tarrawonga site. The role involves mobile equipment maintenance, relief supervision for trades and contractors, work‑management system support, and ensuring maintenance coverage for breakdowns. It’s a site‑based position offering career development into future leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment
- Provide relief supervision and support to the maintenance team
- Raise and manage work orders, parts, and records in PULSE
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to meet targets
- Maintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance standards
What You’ll Bring
- Relevant mechanical trade qualification and current driver’s licence
- Previous experience as a Leading Hand or in a similar leadership role
- Strong background in heavy earthmoving equipment maintenance
- Experience in coal mining or heavy industry environments
- Familiarity with CMMS (preferably PULSE) and Microsoft Office
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- 4/5/5/4 Roster – 12 hr shifts
- Bonus Scheme + $1,000 Company Shares
- Employee Referral Scheme – $4,000 for Successful Referrals!
- 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Equity & Inclusion
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women, 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.
RSL Employment Program
Whitehaven Coal works with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you need assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link:
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