MATTHEW MONKS
Kahibah,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the mining and resources sector, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to excellence. Recently earned the Undermanagers Certificate of Competency, reflecting readiness to advance as a dedicated Undermanager. Proven expertise as a Statutory Official and coordinator emphasizes a strong focus on safety, compliance, and effective communication. Recognized for adaptability to evolving challenges and reliability in delivering results, eager to contribute loyalty, value, and a strong drive for success to a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Coordinator
Mastermyne
01.2025 - Current
- Managing NCO mains development Drivage, including sequencing, panel design and ventilation setup
- Implement weekly, monthly and three monthly plan
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Monitor panel productivity and introduce continuous improvement methods
- Lead and manage operational teams, including coaching and mentoring Deputies and mineworkers
Mining supervisor (Deputy)
Delta coal
02.2024 - 01.2025
- mining supervisor- managing herringbone mining panel
- Seconded to project role - Completed project workscope for accessing old mining domains, installation of conveyor belt system and strata recovery.
- Supervised a diverse team of miners, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism among staff members.
Development and projects coordinator (relief)
Centennial Coal | Mandalong Mine
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Centennial have utilised my skills and experience as a development coordinator relieve when required. I have assisted in implementing new extra low height mining methods, as well as managing development teams through seam split and fault drivage. Developing and implementing daily, weekly and three monthly plans in accordance with mine and budget requirements. Recently I have been assigned several projects to assist with the installation and establishment of the new extra low height longwall
- Team Leader (Mining supervisor) Employed as a team leader to effectively manage teams in hazardous work environments achieve targets in relation to safety, compliance and production. I have worked to coach and mentor my team through a rapidly changing business and its many challenges. Through excellent communication and problem solving techniques, my team has achieved outstanding results whilst maintain safety and standards as a priority
Development Coordinator
Yancoal Australia | Ashton Coal Mine
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Managing day to day and longer-term operations of super panel gate road development panel, single miner gate road panel and mains development panel, using Joy 12cm30 miners
- Shiftly, 24hr, weekly and long-term planning
- Ensure safety, compliance and standards are maintained whilst achieving production targets
- Utilising manning, resources and materials within the mine to effectively achieve required targets
- Manage change management, and effectively introduce continuous improvement methods to meet the needs of the business
- Liase with other mining departments to achieve the needs of the business
- Manage projects and work scope within development panels
- Audit procedures and methods of work, liase with work crews to improve areas identified
Mining Supervisor (Deputy)
Yancoal Australia | Austar Coal Mine
05.2012 - 03.2020
- Accomplishing various tasks such as operating machinery and equipment in underground coal mining environment, assisting in designing and implementing safe working practices, including remote mining through high risk coal burst conditions
- Initiating continuous improvements of procedures and technology for operating excellence, additionally developing safe, positive and achievement-oriented working environment whilst achieving record production targets in development panels and maintaining focus on safety of my crew
- Establishing methods to meet work schedules and confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve problems and coordinate activities
- Extensive Longwall experience as both a Deputy and operator, successfully achieving safety and production targets through difficult mining conditions.
- Maintaining employee attendance records and leave reports, as well as managing performance evaluation and appraisals for employees while liaising with work crews and reporting to management via multiple communication reporting methods
- Confidently delivering informative instructions via pre and post shift meetings and providing strategies in order to maintain safety, standards and production
- Assisting others through mentorship and training, providing a clear onboarding pathway for new recruits to successfully contribute to the overall outcomes of the business
Electrical Team Leader
Austar Coal Mine
2005 - 01.2012
Education
Practising Certificate - Undermanagers Practicing Certificate
NSW Resources Regulator
08-2025
Diploma - Diploma Underground Coal Mining Management
Mines Rescue
12-2024
Certificate IV - Deputies Practising Certificate
Mines Rescue NSW
01.2012
Mining Supervisor - G1,G8,G9
Pinnacle Safety And Training
01-2025
Risk Facilitator - G2
Pinnacle Safety And Training
01-2025
Skills
- Experienced in dynamic work settings
- Adaptable to change
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Thorough understanding of coal mine legislation,regulation and compliance and mining practices
- Adept at working autonomously
- Advanced skills in relevant software applications
- Confident decision-making abilities with a knack for understanding the needs of the business or organisation at any given time
- Productivity in high-stress situations
- Takes initiative in order to begin or complete a task without needing prompting
- Provides regular and skilful communication to achieve an outcome
- Flexible and open nature, ensuring all tasks required are completed in a mutually beneficial manner
- Clear communicator
- Strong organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Effective project oversight
Certification
- Undermanagers Practising certificate
- Senior First Aid
- Deputies Practicing certificate
- G1,G8,G9 - Mining Supervisor
- G2 - risk facilitator
- Deputy Certificate of Competence
Timeline
Mining Coordinator
Mastermyne
01.2025 - Current
Mining supervisor (Deputy)
Delta coal
02.2024 - 01.2025
Development and projects coordinator (relief)
Centennial Coal | Mandalong Mine
01.2021 - 02.2024
Development Coordinator
Yancoal Australia | Ashton Coal Mine
03.2020 - 01.2021
Mining Supervisor (Deputy)
Yancoal Australia | Austar Coal Mine
05.2012 - 03.2020
Electrical Team Leader
Austar Coal Mine
2005 - 01.2012
Practising Certificate - Undermanagers Practicing Certificate
NSW Resources Regulator
Diploma - Diploma Underground Coal Mining Management
Mines Rescue
Certificate IV - Deputies Practising Certificate
Mines Rescue NSW
Mining Supervisor - G1,G8,G9
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Risk Facilitator - G2
Pinnacle Safety And Training
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