Job Description
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Newly created leadership role: Lead the **** Longwall restart at Centurion.
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9-day fortnight: Travel on work time and enjoy versatile FIFO from Brisbane.
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Rare career longevity: Lead a world-class asset with a 40+ year life of mine.
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Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.
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Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.
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At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production expected to commence in **** and a projected life of mine of 40+ years.
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The Opportunity
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Are you ready to lead one of Australia's most significant longwall restarts? As theLongwall Managerat Centurion, you will hold a career defining mandate: to architect the operational framework, drive the ramp-up, and lead the long term performance of a premier underground asset.
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Reporting to theGeneral Manageryou will have full accountability for the Longwall department, ensuring that safety, production, and innovation are woven into the fabric of the site from day one.
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Your Impact
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Provide executive oversight of the Longwall department, moving beyond daily tasks to drive long-term production strategy and operational excellence.
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Play a pivotal role
inoptimisinglongwalloperation,
ensuring systems, people, and equipment are primed for success.
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Partner with Maintenance, Tech Services, and Mine Planning to ensure a seamless, integrated approach to production.
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Champion a high performance safety culture, ensuring robust hazard identification, risk control, and compliance with all statutory requirements.
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Monitor equipment health, productivity trends, and departmental budgets to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.
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Build and mentor a high calibre crew, promoting a culture of accountability, skill development, and professional pride.
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About You
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You are a seasoned mining leader with a reputation for delivering results in complex underground environments. You thrive on the challenge of a ramp-up and possess the "outside the box" thinking required to optimise a world class longwall system.
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Minimum 5+ years' experience in senior longwall leadership roles (Manager or Superintendent level).
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Highly desirable to hold QLD Statutory Supervisor qualifications (S1, S2, S3, and G2) or a First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
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Exceptional knowledge of modern longwall equipment, automated systems, and strata control.
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A proven track record of building high performing teams and driving behavioural safety leadership.
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What's on Offer
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9-day fortnight—travel on work time with earlier finishes on your last day of the week.
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FIFO from Brisbane, with salary-sacrificed flights available from your home base to Brisbane.
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Full domestic relocation support provided if you choose to call Mackay or Moranbah home.
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Highly competitive salary package + executive bonus structure.
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Rare career stability with a 40+ year life of mine.
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About Peabody
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Peabody is a leading global coal producer, serving customers in 26 countries. Our commitment to sustainability and inclusive work environments shapes our strategy for the future. We strive to create a culture where all employees are treated with fairness, respect, and the opportunity to excel.
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Take the Lead
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📌 Longwall Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Peabody
📍 Queensland