Whitehaven coal
Diversity and inclusion
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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe in equality for all and recognise the importance of embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. From our leaders and employees to our community and our suppliers, we consciously act to enable equal opportunity.
How we foster diversity, inclusion and equality
Recruitment process designed to eliminate unconscious bias and welcome candidates traditionally underrepresented in mining, including shortlisting females for all senior roles
Industry leading parental leave policy of 26 weeks paid leave plus super for primary caregivers, two weeks plus super for secondary caregivers, and super contributions for the unpaid portion of an employee’s parental leave. Includes adoption
Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent
Platinum sponsor of Women in Mining NSW and participant in its Mentoring Program
20% of workforce at our Maules Creek mine identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and 11.8% of our total workforce identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Domestic and family violence policy offering 10 days paid leave
Prioritising Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander engagement, including through employment, procurement and cultural awareness
Flexible working opportunities
Workplace Gender
Equality Act Reporting
Each year, Whitehaven is required to provide the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) with data relating to gender diversity in our business.
Gender diversity is only one element of diversity across our business, but it is extremely important when we look at our overall performance, our broader culture, our ability to attract highly skilled people, and our productivity. Whitehaven has now lodged its WGEA Report for 2023, available here.
You may provide written comments on the 2023 WGEA Report to performance@whitehavencoal.com.au
If you wish to provide comments directly to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency please refer to the WGEA website and complete the comments submission form.
