Mining Supervisor - Open Cut Examiner

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Mining Supervisor to join the team at Stratford Coal.

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers. With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. After nearly 30 years, Stratford completed coal extraction in 2024. The closure of Stratford is consistent with the planned and approved life of mining for the operations. Our team is currently preparing detailed closure plans. This includes confirming final rehabilitation and closure requirements with government regulators.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring that shift operations are compliant with mining legislation and relevant environmental legislation. Leading a team of Mining Operators, you will drive high performance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture as we progress mine closure activities across both the Stratford and Duralie mine sites.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in open cut mining, while exposure to mine closure will also be highly regarded. 

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture. Along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity.

To succeed in this role, you will also display the following skills and attributes:

Essential Criteria:

• To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:
• A current Practicing Certificate as an Open Cut Examiner and a Certificate of Competency as an Open Cut Examiner.
• Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of NSW Work Health and Safety legislation and the current NSW Work Health and Safety (mines and petroleum sites) legislation.
• Proven experience leading an open cut production team in a Mining Supervisory role.
• A very strong commitment to safety and the environment.
• Demonstrated high level skills in risk management and hazard identification.
• High level of communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Extensive experience and the demonstrated ability to lead emergency responses across a wide variety of scenarios in open cut mining.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and adapt to challenges within a fast-paced environment; and
• Proven ability to drive a positive safe culture and to lead the ‘Yancoal Our Way’.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Discounted private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Applications Close Friday 19 June 2026 

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