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is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. We help power developed and emerging economies in Asia where there is strong and growing demand for our product, particularly for use in high-efficiency, low-emissions coal-fired power stations. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.
The Role: Group Superintendent - Safety & Training (Gunnedah, NSW)
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Group Superintendent - Safety & Training to join the Group WHS team in Gunnedah, NSW. The Group Superintendent – Safety and Training is accountable for developing, coordinating, maintaining and enhancing Safety and Training systems across all sites and ensuring continuous improvement in other established programs. The role includes providing advice, coaching and support to operations as well as developing and coordinating the implementation of Safety and Training strategies.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Support the operations in the development of a Safety-focused culture through collaborative and effective communication.
• Develop and maintain Safety and Training management systems in response to legislative and operational change, industry leading practice and incident corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training packages to support the operations.
• Create improvements to the Behavior Based Safety program.
• Manage and improve the Contractor HSE Management process to assist operations to onboard companies and workers effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain the Training and Competency Management Plans, in consultation with operations. Including responsibility for the Training Centre and associated training materials and packages for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Source training providers, determine cost effective training, and coordinate the provision of Safety training by external providers where required.
• Review high potential incident investigations for adequacy of corrective actions, timeliness of close out and apply findings to identify opportunities to improve Safety and Training management systems.
• Facilitate risk assessments as requested.
• Facilitate root cause incident investigations as requested.
• Provide advice, support and coaching to site personnel as required.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:

• Tertiary qualifications in Work Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
• Minimum 7 years WHST experience
• WHST experience in the mining industry
• Knowledge of WHST legislation and statutory requirements in NSW
• Strong commitment to a safety culture
• Systems focus with an ability to plan and organise information

Benefits for You

• Full time, permanent position.
• Excellent opportunity for career development.
• Attractive Salary and relocation package.
• Opportunity to work for an Industry leader.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position:

Complete the questions in the below application, then click Apply;

Attach your Resume. Please note this is a mandatory requirement of the application process

is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people in the workplace. Whitehaven aims for an inclusive workplace that brings both men and women from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender, culture, experience and skills.

In order to be considered for this position you must currently have the right to work in Australia.

Please be advised that in the interest of the health of our employees and visitors, all sites are smoke free.