Job Description

• Permanent full-time positions | 7 / 7 rotating day & night roster
• Live and work locally | 45 mins from Toowoomba
• Highly competitive remuneration and benefits

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

With Stage 3 approved in 2022, the operation is set to continue production into the 2030s. When fully ramped-up, Stage 3 operations are expected to deliver about five million tonnes of saleable product per annum.

About the role:

Working a 7/7 day / night rotating roster and reporting to the Senior Supervisor / OCE, these roles will lead production crews to safely achieve production targets while fulfilling the OCE statutory obligations, when required. The role will focus on fostering a high-performance safety culture that priorities risk awareness, proactive risk management and operational excellence.

What you will do:

• Execute statutory OCE functions where required to ensure the highest safety, environmental and operational work practices are maintained
• Maintain and foster a working environment that promotes safety in all that we do, whilst delivering outstanding performance
• Supervise and coordinate daily load and haul activities to achieve production and productivity targets
• Manage shift handovers, workforce allocation, and operational reporting
• Complete incident reporting, investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

To be considered for these opportunities, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Mine Supervisor
• A current Queensland Open Cut Examiner practising certificate
• Coal Mining Competencies RIIRIS301E, RIIWHS301E, RIICOM301E & RIIRIS402E
• Demonstrated experience leading large mining crews and developing high-performing teams
• Experience in thin seam mining in an open cut coal mining environment
• The ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and drive performance

What working at NAC offers:

• Excellent remuneration package including annual bonus scheme
• $5000 contributed annually to your private health (Medibank)
• 6 weeks annual leave per annum (equates to 3 swings)
• Coal Long Service Leave after 8 years’ service in the industry
• Novated Lease / Salary packaging
• Fitness Subsidy & Smart Saver discount program
• Wellness programs including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Working for an organisation who is committed to the prosperity of the local community
• Career development through structured programs and diversified on the job work experiences

Why work with us:

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

NAC offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

New Hope Group and NAC are Equal Opportunity Employers, and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.

New Hope is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.