Registered Senior Surveyor

About Daunia Mine

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role

As the Registered Senior Surveyor at Daunia, you’ll lead surveying activities to support safe and efficient mining outcomes. Working within the Technical Services team, you’ll provide reliable survey data for mine planning, production, rehabilitation, and projects, while ensuring compliance with Queensland legislation and site standards.

This is an opportunity to work with modern surveying technology and autonomous mining systems in a high-performing environment. You’ll also play an important role in mentoring team members and working closely with operational and technical teams to drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You'll Do

• Lead statutory and operational surveying activities ensuring compliance with Queensland legislation, Whitehaven standards, and statutory requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely survey data to support mine planning, drill and blast, production, rehabilitation, and projects.
• Manage and maintain survey control networks, spatial data systems, and reporting processes using industry-standard surveying software and equipment.
• Mentor and support team members and contractors, promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with technical services, operations, and environmental teams to deliver efficient and safe mining outcomes aligned with production targets.

What You'll Bring

• Registration as a Mine Surveyor in Queensland is essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an open-cut coal mining operation.
• Strong knowledge of statutory survey requirements and mine compliance standards.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, software, and spatial data systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.

Why Whitehaven?

• FIFO from Brisbane plus DIDO and local residential options available.
• Enjoy a competitive salary package with salary-sacrificing options, including local living benefits and novated leases.
• Access generous benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave and a $4,000 employee referral bonus.
• Take advantage of a wide range of employee discounts on groceries, fuel, fashion, entertainment, and more.
• Grow your career with ongoing development opportunities, mentorship, and professional coaching.

Whitehaven is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.