Eastern Pilbara Projects Leader — FIFO Engineering Delivery

BHP Group; Newman; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Share program

Flexible work

Parental leave

Extended leave

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP WAIO in the Pilbara seeks an accomplished Manager Projects Eastern to lead a diverse portfolio of engineering, governance and project delivery across Eastern Pilbara operations, including Newman and Jimblebar. This on‑site FIFO role focuses on safe, reliable and productive outcomes.

You will build and coach a high‑performing engineering team, partner with Operations, Commercial and Asset teams, and drive continuous improvement while delivering capital and sustaining investments.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in engineering, projects, mining, resources or heavy industry environments.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and developing future talent.
• Strong project delivery experience with capital and sustaining capital portfolios.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong commercial, financial and risk management capability.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Mining or a related discipline.
• A commitment to building safe, inclusive and high‑performing workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, prioritisation and safe delivery of mining and infrastructure projects.
• Managing a portfolio of projects, budgets, schedules, risks and contractor performance.
• Building and developing a high‑performing engineering team through coaching, mentoring and capability development.
• Supporting the delivery of operational and strategic objectives across the Eastern Pilbara operations.
• Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Asset teams to create sustainable value.
• Driving continuous improvement in engineering practices and project delivery.
• Providing oversight of material risk management, including critical infrastructure and operational risk controls.
• Contributing to long‑term asset performance, innovation and growth opportunities across WAIO.

Job description

BHP WAIO in the Pilbara seeks an accomplished Manager Projects Eastern to lead a diverse portfolio of engineering, governance and project delivery across Eastern Pilbara operations, including Newman and Jimblebar. This on‑site FIFO role focuses on safe, reliable and productive outcomes.

You will build and coach a high‑performing engineering team, partner with Operations, Commercial and Asset teams, and drive continuous improvement while delivering capital and sustaining investments.