Daunia - Health Specialist

About Daunia Mine: 

Daunia is an established operation in the Bowen Basin, which has been producing high quality metallurgical coal for the export market since 2013. It is located south-east of Moranbah, adjacent to Whitehaven’s existing Winchester South development project. Daunia features state-of-the-art infrastructure and mining operations, including well-established autonomous equipment and infrastructure

About the Role

With our new acquisition of Daunia Mine, we are seeking a skilled Health Specialist who will support and provide subject matter advice to our Mine Operation. This is a strategic role which will drive improvement and positive changes to the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager - Daunia, you will implement Group and site wide health and hygiene standards, systems and programs.

What You’ll Do

Providing leadership in Health and Hygiene on-site, the role will deliver;

• A shared vision and commitment to an industry-leading health and hygiene programs
• Subject matter advice at Blackwater, improving performance towards getting all our people home safely
• Facilitation of health and hygiene improvement strategies at Blackwater.
• Case management e.g. Work and non-work related Injury and illness case management, Fitness for Work case management
• Actively ensuring the requirements of the Coal Mine Worker’s Health Scheme are met
• Close and supportive relationships with QLD Group WHS. ensuring best practice health and hygiene management is championed and prioritised 

 What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Health discipline e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing
• Knowledge of WHST legislation and statutory requirements in QLD
• Experience in Occupational Health roles and heavy industry / mining is preferred
• Experience in Injury and Case Management and Classification, Health and Well-Being program delivery
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, drive continuous improvement, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages 
• FIFO Opportunities  
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases) 
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals! 
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more 
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching