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Job Title


Maintenance Technician- Vickery Mine


Company : Whitehaven Coal


Location : Cessnock, New South Wales


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DIDO & Camp or relocate to Gunnedah! Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australias 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 Were building a top-tier team at Vickery, if you have experience in the mining industry & hold your plant upgrade, this is your opportunity to be part of something big from the ground up. Even-time roster | work-life balance locked in DIDO with camp accommodation and meals on roster Work on our CAT and Hitachi gear Join a tight-knit crew focused on quality and safety Be part of a site that''s just getting started plenty of opportunity ahead What Youll Do Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on mobile plant Jump on breakdowns and keep machines turning Work safe, think ahead, and report anything that doesnt look right Get through your work orders without needing to be chased Pitch in and back your crew when it counts What Youll Bring Solid trade skills and a strong safety mindset Background in mining or heavy industry Trade qualified (Plant or Diesel Fitter) NSW Cert of Proficiency required Sound knowledge of CAT/Hitachi machinery High-risk tickets like EWP, Forklift or Crane (nice to have) Why Whitehaven Coal? Permanent job with career growth and skill development 26 weeks paid parental leave STRIVE rewards and recognition program Work with people who back each other and get the job done Be part of a mine thats building momentum 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 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 via: RSL Employment Program Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia. Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian coal producer. We operate six mines (five open-cut and one large underground mine) in the Gunnedah Coal Basin of NSW and Bowen Basin of QLD. Our operating assets are complemented by two high-quality, near-term and large-scale development assets being Vickery, near Gunnedah, and Winchester South, near Moranbah. These operations are supported by offices in Sydney, Newcastle, Gunnedah, Brisbane and Tokyo. At Whitehaven, we know our people are our best asset, so attracting and retaining the right skills and talent is essential to our continued success and growth plans. Explore our current job opportunities and become part of the team! #J-18808-Ljbffr