Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.
Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.
At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With a 25+ year mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
Peabody is seeking an experienced Outbye Mining Coordinator to join the team at Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.
Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with outbye standards across the operation, including stonedusting, secondary support, roadway maintenance, water management, and coal and fines management.
This is a key leadership role that contributes directly to safe production, operational performance and continuous improvement across one of Australia's newest longwall mining operations.
Your Impact
- Deliver performance targets while driving continuous improvement in safety, cost and resource recovery.
- Lead the implementation and compliance of safety systems, standards and behaviours that support a proactive safety culture.
- Build, lead and develop teams to achieve departmental objectives and improvement initiatives.
- Identify training and development opportunities to maintain capability across crews.
- Develop shift work plans in collaboration with Outbye Mechanical and Electrical Coordinators and other support functions.
- Manage departmental activities within budget while ensuring spares and consumables are readily available.
- Identify and report opportunities for operational improvement and coordinate corrective actions.
- Encourage workforce participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the safe and efficient delivery of production targets through effective planning and coordination.
- Promote operational excellence through strong leadership and accountability.
About You
You are a strong people leader with underground coal mining experience and a passion for safety, operational performance and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a similar position within an underground coal mining operation.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, including identifying risks and implementing safe work practices.
- Experience leading teams to safely achieve production and business targets.
- Proven ability to drive best-practice outcomes aligned with operational and business objectives.
- Strong understanding of business systems and the ability to analyse and utilise operational data.
- Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication, planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A proactive approach to leadership and problem-solving.
- Commitment to Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership.
What's on Offer
- 7 on, 7 off roster with dayshift only initially and potential transition to a rotating day/night roster.
- Flexible residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.
- Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
- Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
- Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support.
- Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead a critical operational function within a high-performing underground mine.
- Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.
About Peabody
Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.
Apply now at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)
Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Centurion is more than a mine—it’s a mission. Owned and operated by Peabody Energy. Join a team united in the pursuit of excellence, determined to make our mark in the coal sector. Centurion is committed to investing in the best people, world class equipment and setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.
With a mine life of over 20 years, Centurion is poised to set new benchmarks in underground coal mining, emphasising safety and production excellence.
At Peabody we’re proud to produce coal that plays an essential role in not only powering the world but in building the worlds infrastructure. The premium metallurgical coal from Centurion is a key component in steelmaking vital for infrastructure development.
We’re committed to reviving this world-class operation, with development coal production and longwall coal production.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Outbye Mining Coordinator to join our Centurion Mine. Our Centurion mine is located 160 kilometres west of Mackay. For more information on Centurion visit (centurionmine.com.au)
Reporting to the Outbye Superintendent, you will ensure compliance is maintained within the mine to Outbye Standards regarding stonedusting, secondary support, roadway maintenance, water management and coal and fines management.
Duties will include:
Consistently delivering performance targets, analysing and seeking continuous improvement for Safety, Costs & Resource Recovery.
Lead the implementation and ensure compliance with safety systems, practices, behaviours to assist in maintaining a proactive safety culture.
Build, lead and develop the team to deliver departmental plans and continuous improvement objectives (i.e. – identification of upskilling required of crew members and maintain these standards).
Development of shift work plans in collaboration with Outbye Mechanical and Electrical Coordinators and other support functions, within department budget ensuring all spares and consumables are readily available.
Identifying and reporting opportunities for improvement and assigning corrective actions/tasks to relevant site personnel, whilst encouraging workforce input into these activities.
The lifestyle:
This position is offered on an even time roster 7 on 7 off (dayshift only at this stage with a possible later move to day/night rotating) and can allow for a residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO lifestyle. Peabody Energy also offers the following:
Exceptional relocation benefits
Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
Novated vehicle leasing available
Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT).
Employee recognition program
About You:
Critical to your success will be:
Previous experience in a similar position within an underground mining operation
Demonstrated commitment to safety with previous experience in identifying risks and implementing safe working practices
Demonstrated experience leading a team to safely deliver targets line with business plans
Experience in driving best practise through your department and into the business in line with business goals.
Ability to understand functionality of business systems and extract relevant data for business purposes
Track record in driving continuous improvement
About Peabody:
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)
