Posted 11 June, 2026
CHPP Leading Hand - Maules Creek
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
The CHPP Leading Hand is responsible for supervising a team involved with the processing of coal to ensure productions targets are met at our Maules Creek Operation.
The role will involve working day and night shifts on the lifestyle roster (4/4/6/4).
What You’ll Do
• Oversee a team of workers, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards
• Operate various basic and complex machinery with manual maintenance work
• Undertake inspections ensuring all equipment is operating to the correct standards
• Comply with all safety and PPE requirements and promoting mine safety
• Variety of team based and autonomous duties involving plant operation and maintenance work
What You’ll Bring
• Australian recognised Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification with certificate of proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mining, civil or industrial environments
• Holder of a valid driver’s licence
• Live local to the Gunnedah region, or have a willingness to relocate
• Adherence and participation of our STRIVE Values (Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Attractive Wage and Bonus Scheme | Permanent position at a long life mine
• Full Relocation Packages and Temporary Accommodation Supplied
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 5 Weeks Annual Leave | 15 Days Personal Leave
• Employee Discounts: Groceries, Petrol, Fashion, Entertainment etc
• Employee Shares | Referral Bonus Scheme | Salary Packaging
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.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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
The CHPP Leading Hand is responsible for supervising a team involved with the processing of coal to ensure productions targets are met at our Maules Creek Operation.
The role will involve working day and night shifts on the lifestyle roster (4/4/6/4).
What You’ll Do
• Oversee a team of workers, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards
• Operate various basic and complex machinery with manual maintenance work
• Undertake inspections ensuring all equipment is operating to the correct standards
• Comply with all safety and PPE requirements and promoting mine safety
• Variety of team based and autonomous duties involving plant operation and maintenance work
What You’ll Bring
• Australian recognised Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification with certificate of proficiency
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mining, civil or industrial environments
• Holder of a valid driver’s licence
• Live local to the Gunnedah region, or have a willingness to relocate
• Adherence and participation of our STRIVE Values (Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Attractive Wage and Bonus Scheme | Permanent position at a long life mine
• Full Relocation Packages and Temporary Accommodation Supplied
• 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave | 5 Weeks Annual Leave | 15 Days Personal Leave
• Employee Discounts: Groceries, Petrol, Fashion, Entertainment etc
• Employee Shares | Referral Bonus Scheme | Salary Packaging
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.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
