Officer - Ventilation

Posted Thursday 4 June 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 . About The Role The Ventilation Officer will support our Narrabri Coal Mining Operations by overseeing ventilation, gas management and gas monitoring arrangements in line with the CMH&S Act and Regulations. You’ll have an active part in the mine production requirements of the mine and opportunities to attend OEM discussions, technical seminars and visit other mine sites to further develop your knowledge. What You’ll Do Maintain compliance with legislation and Mine Safety Management System. Provide technical support in ventilation and gas management to management, superintendents, supervisors and the workforce. Seek opportunities for improvements of the Mine Safety Management Systems, by monitoring industry-wide trends in Australia and overseas. Develop and conduct audits to monitor compliance with non-conformances reported and rectified. What You’ll Bring Degree or Associate Diploma in Mining Engineering Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation (or similar) Third Class Certificate of Competency Previous experience working in underground coal mining Why Whitehaven? Full Relocation Packages | Camp Available Salary Sacrifice Opportunities Bonus Scheme $1k Company Shares 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience. 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.