Shipping Officer (Newcastle)

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. 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 Coal award, recognise and celebrate 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 Role

Are you ready to take the helm of a vital logistics role in a dynamic and respected coal mining business? We’re looking for a Shipping Officer who thrives on precision, teamwork, and getting things done! You’ll join a tight-knit team where every voice is heard, and every effort counts. We work hard, support each other, and celebrate wins together. This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be part of something solid, stable, and genuinely collaborative.

This role plays a crucial part in the efficient handling of bulk shipping activities and documentation for all export coal sales. The role is full time working 8.30am – 5pm, based in our Newcastle office.

What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Shipping Coordinator your role will consist of:

• Preparation and presentation of commercial invoices, export documentation and letters of credit in accordance to contractual terms.
• Liaising with international customers, banks and vessel agents with regard to cargo readiness and documentary requirements.
• Generating bills of lading and export shipment documentation with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Generation, negotiation and settlement of laytime calculations.

What You’ll Bring

• Commerce / Business-related degree or a strong administrative background in logistics, purchasing or accounts

• An unmatched ability to provide attention to detail and accuracy when following processes
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of different stakeholders including our global customers
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
• High levels of organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills;

Why Whitehaven?

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Permanent full time role
• Professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary and bonus scheme
• Car parking provided
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!

If you are looking for the stability of a well-established industry player, with the agility of a close-knit team, then we want to hear from you!

Whitehaven Coal 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.

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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