Whitehaven Coal is an important player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. We help power developed and emerging economies in Asia where there is strong and growing demand for our product, particularly for use in high-efficiency, low-emissions coal-fired power stations. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.
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.
We are now seeking applications from motivated and ambitious students for our Summer Vacation Program!
We are seeking applications across our four streams:
1.Engineering Stream: Disciplines we are seeking in the Engineering space include: Mining, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Mine Geotechnical, Civil, Metallurgy / Minerals Processing.
2.Health, Safety & Environment Stream: Disciplines for the Health & Safety Stream include but are not limited to: Safety, Health, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Environmental Engineering.
3.Geo Stream: Disciplines for the Geo stream exclusively include: Earth Science / Geology (Honours / Masters), Spatial Science (Surveying), Geotechnical Engineering (Masters), Mine Geomechanics (Masters).
4.Data Science Stream: Disciplines include but are not limited to: Data Science, Statistics, Information Technology
What you will bring
We are looking for students who are adaptable, keen to learn, resilient and have an interest in mining. Ideally, you will be a 2nd, 3rd, final/penultimate student.
What we Offer
- Paid vacation work with a great hourly rate
- Camp accommodation for the duration of your vacation work
- A 9 day fortnight
To learn more about the program, head to the Graduates & Students section of our website.
Next Steps
Once we receive and review your application, you will be contacted by our recruitment team. We will then invite candidates to attend interviews with our hiring managers.
Applications close on the 15th September 2023
If you have any questions in the meantime, please apply now or email our Graduate Recruitment team and we will be in contact. Email: graduates@whitehavencoal.com.au
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people 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.