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.

About The Role Gunnedah Basin Haulage is a fully owned subsidiary of Whitehaven Coal and we currently have new permanent vacancies for truck drivers to join our crew. You will be hauling coal to and from our Tarrawonga mine and our Coal Handling and Processing Plant (CHPP) in Gunnedah, a distance of approx. 40kms. We require MC Drivers to join our operation just outside of Gunnedah.

These are residential positions, working rotating morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday with the requirement to work every second Saturday. What You’ll Do

Demonstrate commitment to our goal of Zero Harm to both personnel and equipment

Operation of Scania A Double side tippers

Completion of daily paperwork

Contribute to a collaborative team workplace and organisational culture

Hauling coal from Vickery What You’ll Bring

Live locally or within a 1-hour commute to site





Ability to work 8 hour day and afternoon shifts (overtime available as required)

Experience working on mine sites e.g. iron ore / coal would be advantageous but not essential – all training provided.

Experience with side or rear tipping preferred.

A current MC Driver’s License and be able to provide an RMS driving record Why Whitehaven Coal?

Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching

Full Relocation Packages offered for the right candidates

Competitive Salary Packages | Salary Sacrificing Options

Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares

Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!

Base rate $38.13 + penalties 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. To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition.

📌 Driver (GBH) (Gunnedah Shire Council)
🏢 Whitehaven Coal
📍 Gunnedah Shire Council