Deputy

Deputy

About the Business

• Work as part of a strong and cohesive team
• Midweek Roster
• Based at Camberwell in the Hunter Valley

Yancoal Australia is Australia’s largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland.  Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 4,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Our Ashton Coal Operations include an underground mine and coal handling and preparation plant, located in Camberwell.  The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Deputy to directly contribute to the safety and operational functions of the mine.

Applicants must have a commitment to working safely, be a self-starter, pro-active, results orientated and focused on maintaining the high standards in place at the mine.

Reporting to the Shift Undermanager, some of the responsibilities for the Deputy will include:

• Manage, plan and organize resources for your area of responsibility

• Maintaining and enforce regulations, standards and systems of work developed for the mine to deliver a safe and productive crew performance; and

• Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure all aspects of maintenance operations are implemented to maximize equipment availability.

Skills and Experience

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years in front line leadership role
• Proven commitment to safety
• Sound knowledge of the Coal Mining Health & Safety legislation.

Your skills and experience will be complimented by the following qualifications:

• Certificate of Competence (Deputy) or equivalent

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

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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