Superintendent - Environment

Req #1604

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia

Job description

Posted Monday 11 May 2026 at 7:00 am

Whitehaven Coalis 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, V**alue and Excellence.

About the Role

At Whitehaven, we are committed to responsible mining and strong environmental performance, with our people at the centre of how we work.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Superintendent - Environment at our Gunnedah Open Cut Operations. Reporting to the Manager - Environment and Rehabilitation, you will be part of a collaborative team supporting environmental compliance, monitoring, and rehabilitation activities to achieve site and statutory outcomes. Based predominantly at our newest mine, Vickery, you will also support our operations at the Gunnedah CHPP.

What You’ll Do

• Planning, investigating & implementing environmental projects/initiatives.
• Weekly, monthly and annual reporting.
• Maintain the site GIS database.
• Contractor management and coordination.
• Manage rehabilitation and land management activities on site.
• Ensure both environmental and safety compliance are maintained with legislation and standards.
• Lead and develop a small team of environmental professionals and support the wider Environment team.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for environmental performance and sustainable mining practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes in the mining sector.
• High level oral and written communication skills, particularly in delivering information and liaising with stakeholders.
• Strong ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Relocation available | temporary camp while you relocate
• 9 Day Fortnight (5:2 | 4:3)
• 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching

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.