Careers – Hunter Valley Operations

Dreaming of a great salary, employee perks and career development opportunities? Find it at Hunter Valley Operations.

HVO provides rewarding careers to around 1500 people at our operation near Singleton in the NSW Hunter region. At HVO, health, safety and environment are the top priority. Our Purpose is to maximise the potential of all our resources. Our Vision is to be a safe, sustainable and reliable mine delivering energy needs for the future.

Our team shares our values of think sharp, dig in and care.

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Our Values

Think sharp

  • We are a team of diverse, committed, professional and highly capable people
  • We are cost-focused and operate efficiently
  • We pursue improvement and innovation
  • We learn from our experiences

Dig In

  • We work together as one team
  • We own our plans and deliver on them
  • We remain resilient, respectful and resourceful when challenges arise

Care

  • Safety is our priority
  • We care for ourselves, our work mates and our families
  • We care for our environment and our communities in which we operate
  • We care for our business, it’s our future

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Our attractive remuneration and leave packages include:

  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Relocation assistance
  • Long service leave of 13 weeks for every 8 years of employment in the coal mining industry
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance scheme
  • Subsidised Health insurance benefit
  • Employee discounts

HVO offers its people the opportunity to grow and develop, and manage their work life balance through:

  • Personal development plans
  • An education assistance program
  • Healthy lifestyle program (Your Health Program).
    That includes a selection of:

    • Subsidised gym memberships or sporting equipment that support your physical and or mental health
    • Access to a range of allied health professionals across the Hunter Valley including physio, dietician, exercise physiologists and more.
  • An employee assistance program
  • Flexible arrangements
  • Lifestyle roster
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Express your Interest

If you didn’t find what you were looking for, send us your details and our HR team will be in touch with you when an appropriate role becomes available.

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HVO CAREERS FAQ

Where is the mine located?

Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW, Australia. Address: 1011 Lemington Rd, Liddell NSW 2333. Refer Google Map

How far is the mine to the Hunter Valley vineyards?

The vineyards are less than an hour’s drive from HVO.

What housing options are available if I worked at HVO?

Muswellbrook (population approx. 20,500) and Singleton (population approx. 4,800) are an easy 25 minute’s commute. You may choose to live in the surrounding Hunter Valley area or even near the beach, at Newcastle (population approx. 175,000) at an hour and 45 minutes away.

How many people work for HVO?

Approximately 1,500 people.

What is the life expectancy of the mine?

HVO is seeking approval to continue mining the HVO North mine until 2050 (from 2025) and HVO South mine until 2045 (from 2030).

How does HVO manage their environmental responsibilities?

HVO operates in a responsible and sustainable manner. We strive to always meet stringent environmental and other regulatory conditions. Read more on our Environment page.

How does HVO communicate with the surrounding communities?

HVO has been part of the community for more than 70 years. We give back to community by providing local jobs, supporting local business and offering grants and other support to charities and community organisations that benefit local residents.We engage with community members through our  Community Consultative Committee, newsletters and other means. Read more here.