WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING As the Scheme Operations Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of either the Levy or Leave team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, consistent application of processes and the achievement of service level agreements.
You will:
- Maintain effective reporting and analysis to provide insights, ensure data integrity, identify trends and identify improvement opportunities
- Monitor and support team performance ensuring staff are appropriately trained and delivering services in line with agreed processes, procedures, and service standards
- Ensure team members receive regular performance feedback through coaching, mentoring, one on one sessions, buddying and other learning and development activities
- Manage team attendance, leave requests, and exceptions in line with business requirements and organisational protocols
- Champion and lead continuous and business improvement processes, along with change projects and associated processes to deliver improved service delivery and operational efficiencies
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation as an SME for Scheme Operations and its activities
- Read, understand, interpret, and apply Coal LSL legislation, in line with our existing processes and procedures
There are two vacancies available: one permanent position and one 12-month contract position, both based in Newcastle.
WHY WORK WITH US? As a Commonwealth Government entity that manages portable long service leave, we are proud of the difference we make in the lives of hardworking Australians. We connect employees in the black coal mining industry to their long service leave entitlements. We believe in our purpose, are focused on our strategic goals and are dedicated to building new platforms, improving how we deliver services, and strengthening industry partnerships.
Here are some of the experiences you will have while working at Coal LSL:
- Join a dedicated team of professionals who deliver meaningful, purpose driven work in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture built on values of trust, openness, respect, care and honesty.
- Both your career and lifestyle will be enhanced, giving you the time to grow, excel and do what you love.
- Work in our contemporary workplace located in the progressive and vibrant city of Newcastle along with our hybrid working model, providing you with a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues while also enabling you to balance work–life commitments.
We want our people to be living their best lives while working with us. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team at
••••@coallsl.com.au WHAT YOU'LL BRING To be successful in the role of Scheme Operations Lead (Levy or Leave team), you will have a background in an administrative or financial service environment, with experience leading and motivating a team towards a common goal.
Your background will demonstrate your:
- Ability to lead by example through self-awareness and a commitment to appropriate workplace behaviour
- Strong business acumen, including an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and responsible handling of information (corporate and personal)
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Sound business communication skills, with the ability to produce quality professional reports and stakeholder communications
- Results focused approach, with the ability to identify and prioritise problems and collaborate with others to achieve successful outcomes
- Experience in leading and supporting a team to be responsive to customer needs (either internal or external)
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to assess large volumes of information, analyse data and maintain a high standard of care for data integrity
If this sounds like you, apply now.
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and what value you believe you can add to this role.
Applications close midday on Monday 14/9/2026.
Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words.
Australian citizenship, residency or working rights is a prerequisite for this role.
Applications are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the process for a confidential conversation regarding your application, including if you require any adjustments or considerations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Contact us at
••••@coallsl.com.au.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to undergo working rights checks, background checks including a police check, and other assessments as required.
