Weekend Undermanager

The Maxwell Underground Mine, owned by Malabar Resources Ltd has commenced operations at their Hunter Valley site, with production projected of up to 8 million tonnes of coal per annum. With a long life, the underground mine targets high quality coal, with the majority being metallurgical coal.

As an employee of the Maxwell Underground Mine, you will enjoy the excitement and challenge of taking your experience and knowledge to build an operation that is better, safer, and more productive.

At Maxwell Underground Mine we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations.

We are currently seeking energetic and skilled Weekend Under manager. This key role will provide on-shift leadership and support through in the Woodlands Hill seam overseeing development and longwall operation. You will be accountable for leading safety commitment, implementing the Safety Management System and enabling delivery of the production plan on shift. The position will report to Operations Manager | Woodlands Hill and is based at the Maxwell site, 10 minutes from the township of Muswellbrook.

• Provide visible and proactive safety leadership to achieve zero harm.
• Lead operations on shift to achieve production and maintenance targets.
• Ensure compliance to the Safety Management System and WHS legislation.
• Drive underground standards to establish and maintain a world class longwall operation.

To be successful in this role, the applicant will possess:

• NSW Under manager Certificate of Competency and Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in shot firing activities will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated success in leadership roles.
• Practical experience in high productivity roadway development and longwall operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits
• Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia
• Extensive support through Malabar’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Long-term career opportunities with 25-year mine life
• Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

This position requires a can-do attitude and hands-on approach. The successful candidate must be prepared to make decisions, challenge the norm and contribute effectively to a lean team environment.

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