Project Manager

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.

Whitehaven is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Team at our Blackwater operation.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of capital and operational projects within one of Australia's leading mining environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the planning, execution and delivery of a portfolio of vital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

The successful candidate will work closely with site operational teams, contractors, engineering disciplines and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes supporting the success of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of site-based projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare project reports and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and project execution excellence.

About You:

• Previous relevant mining industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction, infrastructure, maintenance, or capital projects within a mining environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Engineering is required.
• Project Management qualifications and/or relevant industry certifications will be considered favourably.

What We Offer

• Attractive 5:2 roster with WFH Friday Option.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing and collaborative project team.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a leading mining organisation.
• A strong commitment to safety, innovation and operational excellence.

Help shape the future of mining operations at Blackwater.

Safety Teamwork Respect Integrity Value and Excellence