Administration Assistant - HST

Admininstration Assistant - HST

Mt Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Administration Assistant - HST to join our team. 

About the Business

• World class safety culture and team environment
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth
• Opportunities for development and career progression 

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. Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Health Safety and Training (HST) team whilst working Monday to Friday. Reporting to the HST Manager, this role is primarily responsible for administering and maintaining the site's document control system, ensuring critical HST documentation is accurate, current and compliant. You will also provide administrative and coordination support to the HST team to ensure a high level of safety and compliance standards are maintained across our operations. In addition, you will contribute to achieving Plan on a Page targets and support the development of an inclusive safety culture aligned with Yancoal – Our Way.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes: 

• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook,
• Demonstrated understanding of training processes and systems;
• Effective time management, co-ordination, scheduling and record keeping skills;
• Ability to work independently, with initiative and flexibility;
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively across a variety of stakeholders;
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and organise effectively whilst maintaining confidentiality;
• Ability to problem solve effectively;
• Well-developed communication style both verbal and written;
• Certificate IV in Business Administration (desirable);
• Knowledge of Pegasus Onsite Track Easy (desirable);
• SAP experience (desirable);
• Document control experience (desirable).

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
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised 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!

Applications Close: Monday 13 July 2026

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