Logistics Manager

Whitehaven Coal

Posted on:  24th Mar 2023

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

About The Role

Gunnedah Basin Haulage (GBH, previously known as BIS) is a fully owned subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal. We currently have a new opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join our business in a key leadership role.


Reporting to the GM Operations, you will be responsible for providing safe direction and management of the Logistical Operations of haulage and maintenance for our Gunnedah Open Cut Operations. 

This role is based in the Gunnedah / Narrabri region of NSW.


What You’ll Do

  • Short, medium and long term management of our 35 strong haulage fleet, including management of various contractors
  • Manage all aspects of haulage, planning, allocation, maintenance, leading production, performance and scheduling
  • Manage a small team of 5 direct reports on a daily basis
  • Play an active part in leading Safe working practices across the business  

What You’ll Bring 

  • Experience in Fleet Management and Logistics performance managing over 26 combinations
  • Experience in Road Train Haulage and Scheduling to optimise performance
  • Leading people to achieve growth and development
  • Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative organisational culture
  • Experience with Cost Management including forecasting and reconciliation
  • Support the development of a safety culture where safety is an integral part of ‘the way we work’
  • Familiar with fatigue management systems 

We are looking for a passionate, results-driven Logistics Manager to join our dynamic and growing organization. If you have a proven track record of success in and are eager to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. 

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