At a Glance
- Tasks: Support data quality and management while developing AI-powered solutions in mining.
- Company: Join Whitehaven, a leader in Australia's coal mining industry with strong values.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous benefits, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Structured graduate program with rotations across various operations for broad exposure.
- Why this job: Launch your career with hands-on experience and mentorship in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Data Engineering or related field; strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Whitehaven is a leading player in Australia's coal mining industry.
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 awards, recognises and celebrates 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 Program
- Ready to launch your career in mining
Whitehaven is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our 2027 Graduate Program.
Designed to develop the next generation of industry professionals and future leaders, this two-year program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a leading Australian resources company.
Through a combination of practical on‑the‑job learning, structured development activities and mentoring from experienced site hosts, you'll build the technical and professional skills needed to succeed.
You'll also participate in a rotation program, providing exposure to a variety of operational environments, helping you develop a broad understanding of our business and the role you play in its success.
Rotations are based across our operations in the Gunnedah and Narrabri regions of New South Wales, Blackwater and Moranbah in Queensland, and our corporate offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane.
What You'll Do
- Support data quality, validation, governance and data management initiatives.
- Integrate and transform data from enterprise systems into cloud platforms using APIs and modern data pipelines.
- Build and maintain data assets, pipeline configurations and deployment artifacts using YAML and cloud-native tools.
- Develop AI-powered solutions, including RAG pipelines, for intelligent search capabilities and operational assistants.
- Create dashboards, reports and automated workflows using Power BI and analytics platforms.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations and business teams to deliver data-driven solutions in a real mining environment.
- What You'll Bring
- A degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering or related field.
- A genuine interest in the mining industry.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn from experienced site teams.
- A commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- A willingness to live and work in regional or site-based locations as required.
- Why Whitehaven
- Gain hands‑on exposure to real mining operations and core business functions.
- Develop practical skills while learning from experienced site leaders and industry professionals.
- Benefit from a structured graduate program with ongoing support, development, and regular feedback.
- Rotate across our operations to develop a well-rounded skillset and broad business exposure.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and access to a range of employee discounts.
- A clear pathway to develop your capability and build a long-term career with Whitehaven.
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Data Engineer in Sydney employer: Gunnedah Basin Haulage
As a Coal Operations Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and environmental standards while fostering a strong team culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities, including support for obtaining your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Located in a region rich in resources, we offer competitive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere that makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the mining industry.
