Closes: Feb 23, 2026
About The Role
Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Commercial Manager for our Gunnedah Open Cut Operations. Lead the commercial team, drive budgets, manage audits, and support site projects. This Monday-Friday role offers the opportunity to discuss DIDO arrangements that suit the right candidate.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the commercial team, including the Commercial Superintendent, Senior Administrator, and Warehouse Coordinator
- Oversee budgeting, reforecasting, cost control, and financial reporting for the Gunnedah Open Cut Operations
- Administer budgets for construction, development, and operational projects, ensuring cost-effective outcomes
- Maintain internal controls and data integrity across financial and commercial systems
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to Whitehaven, Joint Venture members, and auditors
- Support commercial aspects of projects, contracts, and operational initiatives to reduce risk and maximise value
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting with an understanding of Australian Accounting Standards
- Professional membership (CA or CPA)
- Significant leadership experience in a commercial role, ideally within mining operations
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting in a multi-site or operational environment
- Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling, and experience with systems such as Pulse (desirable) or TM1
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Attractive wage and bonus scheme | Permanent position
- Genuine career growth opportunities
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave
- Employee discounts: Groceries, Petrol, Fashion, Entertainment etc
- Employee shares | Referral bonus Scheme | Salary packaging