Rehabilitation Manager

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About the Role

Newlands Closure has a site-based opportunity for an experienced hands-on Rehabilitation Manager to join the team in progressing Australia’s largest coal rehabilitation project. Operating as an extensive Open Cut Mine until February 2023, the site has now moved to a rehabilitation and closure phase with the goal of converting the previously mined areas to cattle pastures by 2029 and achieve relinquishment. With many coal mines in Queensland set to close in the next 20 years, your career in rehabilitation will continue to flourish, positioning you as a leader in mine rehabilitation and closure.

We are seeking a highly capable Rehabilitation Manager to lead closure and rehabilitation activities across our site. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective rehabilitation outcomes while driving team performance and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the long-term sustainability of the site, ensuring environmental and regulatory obligations are met while aligning with closure objectives and long-term landform outcomes.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Culture

Provide visible, values-driven leadership across the department
Build and lead a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and accountability
Develop future leaders through coaching, mentoring, and performance management
Foster strong collaboration across operational and technical teams

Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC)

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards
Lead rehabilitation activities in line with environmental obligations
Maintain strong relationships with regulators, community, and external stakeholders
Drive risk management, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Operational & Financial Performance

Deliver rehabilitation targets aligned with production and closure plans
Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
Monitor KPIs, analyse performance trends, and implement improvements
Oversee contractor performance and ensure alignment with business standards
Contribute to long-term mine planning and closure strategies

About You

You’re a confident leader with a strong background in mining operations and a passion for environmental outcomes. You bring a balance of technical capability, commercial awareness, and people leadership.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in a similar leadership role within the mining industry
Strong understanding of HSEC and regulatory frameworks
Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and operational performance
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing contractors
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
Current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate

Highly Regarded:

Tertiary qualifications in Mining, Environmental Science, or related discipline
Frontline Management qualifications
Experience operating heavy equipment

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global resources organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability
Play a key role in shaping mine closure and environmental outcomes
Lead a critical function with high visibility across the operation
Competitive salary package and career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful impact in mine rehabilitation and closure, we want to hear from you.

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