Gunnedah, NSW, 2380, AUFull TimeMid-levelPosted Today
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. 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 The Role
Whitehaven Coal is seeking motivated and safety-focused Bench Hands to join the Drill & Blast team at Maules Creek Mine. Working alongside our experienced Drillers & Shot Firers, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient blast hole drilling operations across site.
These positions are based in Gunnedah, NSW and involve working a 7/7 work pattern.
What You’ll Do
• Assist shot firers with the safe and efficient operation of blast hole drilling activities
• Support drill relocations, setup and preparation of drill sites
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while identifying and reporting hazards or equipment defects
• Work collaboratively with the Drill & Blast team to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest safety standards
What You’ll Bring
• Experience in mining operations or a similar heavy industry environment (Bench Hand experience highly regarded)
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment
• Contribute to a positive safety culture & demonstrate visible safe working practices
• Adherence and participation towards our “STRIVE” values (Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Value, Excellence)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Permanent role at a long life mine | Attractive salary & bonus
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation supplied
• 6 weeks annual leave | 3 weeks personal leave | 26 weeks parental leave
• Novated leases | Remote area housing benefits | $4k bonus referral scheme
• Company shares | Salary packaging | Career Development
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
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.
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 The Role
Whitehaven Coal is seeking motivated and safety-focused Bench Hands to join the Drill & Blast team at Maules Creek Mine. Working alongside our experienced Drillers & Shot Firers, you'll play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient blast hole drilling operations across site.
These positions are based in Gunnedah, NSW and involve working a 7/7 work pattern.
What You’ll Do
• Assist shot firers with the safe and efficient operation of blast hole drilling activities
• Support drill relocations, setup and preparation of drill sites
• Maintain a clean and organised work area while identifying and reporting hazards or equipment defects
• Work collaboratively with the Drill & Blast team to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest safety standards
What You’ll Bring
• Experience in mining operations or a similar heavy industry environment (Bench Hand experience highly regarded)
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment
• Contribute to a positive safety culture & demonstrate visible safe working practices
• Adherence and participation towards our “STRIVE” values (Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Value, Excellence)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Permanent role at a long life mine | Attractive salary & bonus
• Relocation package or temporary accommodation supplied
• 6 weeks annual leave | 3 weeks personal leave | 26 weeks parental leave
• Novated leases | Remote area housing benefits | $4k bonus referral scheme
• Company shares | Salary packaging | Career Development
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
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.