Advisor - Health & Safety

Posted Monday 24 August 2026 at 2:00 pm 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 S afety , T eamwork , R espect , I ntegrity , V alue and E xcellence . We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor at our Vickery Open Cut operation conveniently located a short 20-minute drive from Gunnedah. Gunnedah is a great regional town with abundant walking trails, fishing, water sports, and various cafes and restaurants. The region is rich in history with museums and Australian wildlife. About The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join us as part of at our Vickery Open Cut mine. Reporting to the Superintendent – Health, Safety & Training, you will support the Vickery Open Cut mine with promoting a positive health & safety culture by providing support, advice, coaching, and assisting in developing and coordinating the implementation of Whitehaven Coals Health & Safety strategies. What You’ll Do Assist in the development and implementation of internal health and safety strategies, plans and policies Facilitate and/or participate in incident investigations, risk assessments and management of change processes Monitor the sites emergency preparedness and response equipment and capabilities Support and participate in site WHS Committee meetings, pre-start and toolbox meetings Monitor compliance and provide on-going support to Operations, Contractors and Corporate Teams. What You’ll Bring Knowledge of NSW WH&S Legislation and statutory requirements Experience with Onsite & SharePoint or similar systems Genuine passion to live by the Whitehaven STRIVE Values and contribute to a collaborative organisational culture. Experience in the Mining industry Why Whitehaven Coal? Full Relocation Packages 9 Day Fortnight Roster (5:2 | 4:3) 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.