Manager - Commercial

Req #1477

Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia

Job description

Posted Wednesday 6 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

Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Commercial Manager for our Gunnedah Open Cut Operations. Lead the commercial team, drive budgets, manage audits, and support site projects. This Monday-Friday role offers the opportunity to discuss DIDO arrangements that suit the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the commercial team, including the Commercial Superintendent, Senior Administrator, and Warehouse Coordinator
• Oversee budgeting, reforecasting, cost control, and financial reporting for the Gunnedah Open Cut Operations
• Administer budgets for construction, development, and operational projects, ensuring cost-effective outcomes
• Maintain internal controls and data integrity across financial and commercial systems
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to Whitehaven, Joint Venture members, and auditors
• Support commercial aspects of projects, contracts, and operational initiatives to reduce risk and maximise value

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting with an understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
• Professional membership (CA or CPA)
• Significant leadership experience in a commercial role, ideally within mining operations
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting in a multi-site or operational environment
• Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling, and experience with systems such as Pulse (desirable) or TM1

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Attractive wage and bonus scheme | Permanent position
• Genuine career growth opportunities
• 26 Weeks paid parental 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.

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.

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