Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Training and Compliance Specialist to join our team. Ideally this role will be based in Gunnedah or Newcastle, however we may consider other locations.
The Training and Compliance Specialist will be responsible for supporting the cleansing, migration, and testing of training and competencies to enable efficient tracking, completion and reporting of training and assessment activities. This role requires specialist knowledge of learning and compliance management systems, and Training Needs Analysis (TNAs), to support the consistent and compliant delivery of high-quality training and assessment across Whitehaven.
This is a 12 months’ max term contract based in our Newcastle office or at our dedicated Learning Hub, just outside of Gunnedah town centre. This is a full-time role which will require travel to our NSW sites in the Gunnedah area.
What You’ll Do

• Review core and mandatory curricula, map learning against roles and test to ensure efficiency, quality and compliance.
• Assist in the cleansing, migration, and testing of training and assessment artefacts.
• Create and review training materials that align with our regulatory requirements and Whitehaven Standards and procedures.
• Prepare compliance reports and help foster a strong culture of regulatory adherence.
• Support WHC Trainer Assessors and team members to further streamline training and assessment materials and competencies.
• Support loading and configuration of site TNA’s and competencies into LMS.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the delivery of the LMS's future state ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Drive consistency with site-based training and compliance document management and reporting.
• Generate tailored system reports.
• Facilitate training and compliance audits as requested.
• Provide advice, support and coaching to site personnel as required.

What You'll Bring

• Experience 5+ years in Training and/or Compliance roles within Mining Industry.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in LMS, with hands-on experience in system administration and TNA support
• Expertise in records management, continuous improvement strategies, and advanced proficiency in software like Microsoft Excel and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• An evidence-based approach to consistently deliver industry-leading practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and accuracy.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career development opportunities

If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team in the mining industry, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to drive sustainable growth and excellence in mining operations.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.