Engineering & Science Cadetships
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 for our Cadetship Program!
Applications are welcomed from
- Year 12 students in the Narrabri/Gunnedah/Werris Creek/Tamworth area who are about to commence Mining related degrees
- University Students who have undertaken vacation employment with Whitehaven Coal and are supported by the relevant Line Manager.
The benefits of the Whitehaven Coal Cadet program offers annualised financial support ( Scholarship) and work experience during designated semester and summer breaks for the tenure of the university degree. Vacation employment is not mandatory.
Upon successful completion of their degree Cadets maybe offered a Whitehaven Coal Graduate position, offering full time employment.
Eligible applicants will have aspirations to pursue or are already undertaking an undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Geology, or Environmental Science.
Studies would be undertaken at NSW or QLD’s major tertiary institutions, including but not limited to: University of New South Wales, University of Wollongong, University of Newcastle, University of Queensland or Central Queensland University.
What are we looking for in selection of Scholarship recipients to participate in our program:
- Year 12 students currently residing in the Narrabri, Gunnedah, Werris Creek or Tamworth region,
- Current University students undertaking Mining relevant degrees
- Ability and motivation to successfully complete the University degree
- Academic progress throughout high school / university years
- Paid work experience is available
- Experience working as part of a team
- Any awards, qualifications or other significant achievements to date including school, community, sporting or other
- Location of roles for Scholarship recipients: Located at our operational mine sites and our Gunnedah operations office.
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.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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Other details
- Job family EARLY CAREER
- Job function Gunnedah Corporate Office
- Pay type Hourly
- Company Vehicle Not Applicable
- Gunnedah NSW 2380, Australia
- Narrabri NSW 2390, Australia