Water-Tailings Management Compliance Coordinator

Water-Tailings Management Compliance Coordinator

Location: Singleton, NSW, 2330

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

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

Yancoal MTW is seeking an experienced and motivated Water-Tailings Management Compliance Coordinator to join the Operations Support and Projects team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the OS&P Superintendent, this role will be responsible ensuring the sites water and tailings facilities are being managed and operated in accordance with legislative requirements, as well as developing standards, improvements, integration and coordination of water and tailings management practices in accordance with rehabilitation/closure practices at MTW.

Key responsibilities include:

• Champion and provide project management/supervision of activities delivering water and tailings management in accordance with laws and regulations;
• Co-ordination and standardisation of water and tailings compliance practices across site;
• Facilitate management of site water inventory including optimising the operation for rain, drought and licence discharge points;
• Ensure water management activities are completed in accordance with sites Rehab Management Plan and Water Management Plan;
• Develop strategies for the rehabilitation/closure of tailings facilities
• Provide support and guidance to site teams re water and tailings management initiatives;
• Co-ordination of design, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of water and tailings management activities;
• Internal and external auditing of facilities and improvement of site practices; and
• Develop, enhance processes for water and tailings compliance in accordance with laws and regulations regarding mine rehabilitation/closure.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster 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:

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering;
• Practical and proven experience in Supervision/Coordination of activities delivering water and tailings management in accordance with laws and regulations;
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively across a variety of stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and adapt to the challenges within a fast paced, large open pit mining environment;
• Ability to facilitate and drive common goals between teams on site;
• Ability to lead and enhance teamwork between site groups;
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and organise effectively;
• Proven ability in driving operational efficiencies through effective teamwork and innovation.

Desirable criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in an Engineering Field (Civil/Environmental);
• Practical and proven experience in leading and managing civil projects and/or open cut mining activities;
• Design experience in activities delivering water and tailings management in accordance with laws and regulations regarding mine rehabilitation/closure.
• Contractor management experience

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+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

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: Sunday 19 July 2026

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