Open Cut Examiner
About the Business
- Fixed Term Position
- Join a supportive and results orientated team
- Based in the Gloucester Basin
We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Stratford Coal are seeking a Mining Supervisor (Open Cut Examiner) for a 6-month period (fixed-term contract) supporting mine closure. Reporting into the Mining Superintendent, this position will be responsible for ensuring safe operations on a shiftly basis, as well as managing compliance to relevant legislation.
While based out of the Stratford Duralie Mine, this position will manage a contractor workforce carrying out rehabilitation activities at the Duralie site (approximately 20 minutes East of Gloucester). Supported by the broader Stratford Duralie Team, this role will work a Monday to Friday roster pattern, rotating across Dayshift and Afternoon shift (42 hours/week).
Skills and Experience
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 strong commitment to safety and the environment;
- Demonstrated high level skills in risk management and hazard identification;
- High level of communication and stakeholder engagement;
- Capable to lead emergency response across a wide variety of scenarios in open cut mining;
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and adapt to challenges within a fast-paced environment.
- Prior experience in managing a contractor workforce would be highly regarded.
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Salary continuance and life insurance
- Subsidised private health insurance
- Study assistance
- 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
We would also welcome applications from suitability qualified (OCE) candidates, who are seeking to take the next step in their career and gain experience in a leadership position (i.e. step up into a supervisory role).
Accommodation in the Gloucester region is available while rostered on shift.
Yancoal 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 is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.
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Applications Close: Friday 20 June 2025