Block Cave Mining Superintendent - Lead Underground Team

BHP Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Employee share plan

Wellbeing support

Parental leave

Job summary

BHP Group Carrapateena is seeking a Superintendent Block Cave Mining to lead teams as Australia moves into a major underground block cave project. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient development, production planning, and delivery of the mine plan in a high-growth environment.

Based at Carrapateena, SA, on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, relocation support is available. You will drive execution strategies, engage with planning teams, manage change, and develop a high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in complex operational environments.
• Senior technical and operational leadership experience.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies.
• Financial and commercial acumen for large-scale mining projects.
• Project delivery mindset focused on quality, cost and schedule.
• Ability to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver execution strategies associated with Block Cave and SLC development mining including raisebore activities.
• Engage, influence and collaborate with the planning and execution teams to successfully delivery the mine plan – with remit over health and safety, production and cost performance.
• Work closely with planning teams to optimise mine design and schedules.
• Manage change in a high-growth program of work.
• Build and develop a balanced and high performing team.
• Oversee quality assurance programs for development including mass excavations.
• Act as delegate for the BC Mine Manager for day-to-day operations, or as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mining operations

Strategic planning

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Continuous improvement

Job description

BHP Group Carrapateena is seeking a Superintendent Block Cave Mining to lead teams as Australia moves into a major underground block cave project. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient development, production planning, and delivery of the mine plan in a high-growth environment.

Based at Carrapateena, SA, on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, relocation support is available. You will drive execution strategies, engage with planning teams, manage change, and develop a high-performing