HSS Technical Manager | Perth

BHP Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group in Perth is seeking an HSS Technical Manager to lead a small team across MAP, delivering technical and strategic HSS improvements. The role requires high-level strategic thinking and experience in mining or heavy industry.

You will build capability, coordinate with Global HSS, coach teams, manage governance and budgets, and engage with regulators and stakeholders. Applications close 31 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive HSS experience across mining projects.
• Experience leading multi-location teams.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and regulators.
• Knowledge of HSS legislation and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive HSS improvements across MAP portfolio.
• Lead and develop MAP HSS team.
• Define and implement MAP HSS strategy.
• Coordinate with Global HSS and audits.
• Prepare reports and strategic HSS support.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

HSS expertise

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary degree in HSS or related field

Job description

HSS Technical Manager | Perth

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Management for Minerals Australia Projects (MAP) you will be responsible for a small team across multiple locations providing leadership and direction in the delivery of HSS technical and strategic improvement initiatives. This is a high-profile role requiring a high level of strategic thinking which translates into sustainable project HSS improvements. The MAP department is responsible for managing a very significant project portfolio of projects.

You will have the opportunity to build capability and capacity within HSS across MAP, both within the HSS Team, but also in broader project personnel leadership positions. The role holds the responsibility for the development and MAP HSS. You will also be responsible for leading the development and implementation of HSS improvement projects across MAP.

Key Accountabilities:

• Apply your deep technical HSS knowledge and experience across MAP to drive improvements in HSS performance
• Develop and lead a strong capable technical HSS team
• Drive improvement programs through strategic acumen and influence
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Define and drive effectiveness and standardization of processes in partnership with your peers across HSS
• Develop and implement MAP HSS strategy aligned with the Global HSS Strategy
• Act as the interface to Global HSS, including reviewing Global HSS documents, programs and other requests, and manage the coordination of MAP requirements relating to Global HSS
• Build HSS capability and capacity within project teams through coaching, mentoring and the provision of advice on HSS strategy, systems and procedures
• Coordinate and support the governance of the HSS and Internal Audit and Assurance programs, as well as build and execute Line 1 HSS Assurance across MAP
• Define and track adherence to, and efficiencies within, the relevant HSS budget
• Support the MAP HSS Head role through the preparation of presentation packs, reports, analysis, strategic HSS support and improvement opportunities

Additional Accountabilities:

• Support and coordinate key MAP HSS Team routines including MOP, MIP, Monthly HSS Lead Team, HSS Team day, Quarterly HSS Lead Team, and Global HSS meetings
• Responds to, manages and provides specialist/functional expertise on health-related risks to uplift organisational capability in health management
• Develops and implements a program for Psychosocial safety, including management of the EAP provider for MAP component, and support to the Risk Owner
• Manages, improves and provides expertise on HSS risk management practices to improve organisational safety outcomes and performance. This includes a constructive and collaborative interface with the MAP Risk Team, Risk and Control Owners.
• Implement the MAP HSS Management System Framework

About You

You will be an experienced people leader with demonstrated experience leading a diverse team in the mining or similar heavy / manufacturing industry. You have a passion for developing others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding.

You will also have:

• Well-developed professional technical expertise in one or more HSS areas (including health and hygiene, emergency and security management, occupational safety, psychological safety)
• Extensive experience in HSS or related field
• Experience in Projects or Construction is highly regarded
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills with a demonstrated capability to negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and community groups, at a senior management level.
• Tertiary degree in a health, safety, security and emergency management or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Detailed knowledge of key concepts, theories and practices related to effective management of HSS related risks.
• Experience in or knowledge of the mining and construction legislative environment would also be an advantage

Applications are open until 31 August 2026.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includesgender,age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and...

At BHP, we are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail].