An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and dedicated Mine Accountant to join our busy team. The position is offered on a 14 month contract term due to a maternity leave vacancy. Based at our Narrabri Underground Mine, this pivotal role will see you working within a friendly, fun and fast paced environment.   

Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly reports for Management, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset register
• Provide timely assistance to site personnel with respect to accounting and costing performance review and enquiries.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual and quarterly budgets
• Ensure compliance with Whitehaven accounting standards
• Analysis of general ledger accounts and investigation of variances from budget
• Preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax calculations
• Other duties as required in the Commercial Team

To be considered for this position you will ideally possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or Business
• Professional Membership of either CA or CPA
• Experienced in a commercial accounting role
• Experience in the mining industry (desirable)
• Experience with MS Excel and Pulse
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a high pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork skills and high integrity;
• High level attention to detail
• High level organisational skills with a methodical approach to work

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• Manage the ventilation system in accordance with statutory requirements to maintain sufficient
• Ventilation at mine working faces and throughout the mine.
• Design and maintain the environmental monitoring system.
• Control the goaf drainage system for the effective management of longwall goaf gas.
• Monitor and report on the performance and effectiveness of ventilation, gas drainage and monitoring systems.
• Implement ventilation management systems to prevent spontaneous combustion including the use of gas monitoring for the early detection of heating indicators.
• Work with the Technical Services Manager to deliver expert studies, projects and support aimed at best practice maintenance of ventilation challenges.

• Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation or equivalent.
• A degree or equivalent in Mining Engineering, recognised in Australia is desirable.
• A proven track record in underground coal mine ventilation management.
• Excellent knowledge of underground coal mining standards and legislation is required.

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The Longwall Coordinator is accountable for overseeing the safe and cost-efficient production schedule of the Longwall on a day-to-day basis, in compliance with statutory requirements:

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Longwall when in operation including service retractions and Longwall moves.
• Coordinate the interaction between production and maintenance and enforce department-wide compliance with maintenance schedules to ensure that the Longwall achieves optimal utilisation and availability targets
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership in the workplace through leading by example, fostering OH&S awareness among staff, managing risk, and promoting continuous improvements in the area of safety while working towards the company goal of “zero harm”.

Necessary attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related disciplines
• Undermanager’s  Certificate of Competence
• Extensive longwall mining experience
• Senior supervisory experience at an underground coal mine

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The Development Coordinator – Mains reports directly to the Mine Manager and is accountable for: 

• safety;
• leadership and management of the Gate Roads development systems and processes;
• management of production and maintenance cycles;
• achievement of target metres;
• cost effectiveness. 

Necessary attributes: 

• experience in underground mining operations essential;
• statutory qualifications of Third Class (Deputy) Certificate or above;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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The Development Coordinator – Mains reports directly to the Mine Manager and is accountable for: 

• safety;
• leadership and management of the overall Mains development systems and processes;
• management of production and maintenance cycles;
• achievement of target metres;
• cost effectiveness.

 Necessary attributes: 

• experience in underground mining operations essential;
• statutory qualifications of Third Class (Deputy) Certificate or above;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

 Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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• Coordinate maintenance on mine services, the coal clearance system and diesel fleet.
• Oversee performance of the outbye services, coal clearance system and diesel fleet to ensure that the productivity requirements of the mine are met.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience managing mine services, coal clearance systems and diesel fleets is mandatory.
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification.

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This role is based at the Narrabri Mine site and duties will include:

• Site underground and surface surveying including Authority to Mine
• Set outs, pickups and mark ups for development and longwall panels
• Accurate survey control and updates of mine plans
• Volumetric calculations and coal reconciliations
• Monthly reports and preparation of statutory plans
• Maintenance and calibration of survey equipment

Necessary Attributes:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Surveying
• Experience in Underground Coal Mine Surveying is preferred
• Experience with contemporary survey instruments and software
• Good knowledge of coal mining standards and legislation is desirable

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• Monitor equipment performance on a dayshift basis.
• Plan, schedule and supervise maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and analysis to enhance plant reliability.
• Review maintenance requirements on a regular basis.
• Manage spares requirements for the CHPP.
• Provide relief coverage for Shift Supervisor roles.

• Experience in a processing industry.
• Maintenance planning experience
• Mechanical trades qualifications.
• Experience with Pulse or other CMMS

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• Provide direct supervision of CHPP plant operators and ancillary personnel.
• Efficient operation of plant during operating shifts to achieve planned production rates.
• Ensuring appropriate standards of safety, training and operating procedures are achieved.
• Identifying maintenance requirements, planning for and supervising maintenance activities.

• Experience in CHPP operations.
• Supervisory experience - S1 S2 and S3.
• A trade qualification is desirable.

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• Provide engineering support for the mine during the manufacture of the longwall system
• Coordinate maintenance on all longwall plant and equipment
• Oversee longwall equipment performance to ensure it meets productivity requirements

Necessary attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience repairing and maintaining longwall mining equipment is mandatory
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification

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• Coordinate mechanical maintenance on mine services, the coal clearance system and diesel fleet
• Oversee performance of the coal clearance system and diesel fleet to ensure that the productivity requirements of the mine are met

Necessary attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience managing coal clearance systems and diesel fleets is mandatory
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification

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Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment
• Minimum 12 months underground coal experience mandatory, longwall experience will be an advantage
• Mechanical trade qualification mandatory, hydraulics experience desirable

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Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment
• Minimum 12 months underground coal experience mandatory, longwall experience will be an advantage
• Electrical trade qualification mandatory, (Qualified Electrical Supervisors Certificate)

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• Supervise all activities on shift to ensure planned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Promote safe work behaviour and drive high standards

• Proven leadership and organisational skills
• Previous experience in a supervisory role mandatory, preferably at a longwall operation
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining a NSW Undermanager's Certificate of Competence or equivalent

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