Principal Safety Lead - Underground Mining (12 Months)

BHP; South Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

BHP is seeking a Principal Safety for Carrapateena in South Australia. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a leadership role in safety, risk management and continuous improvement at one of Australia’s most advanced underground mining operations.

You will lead safety-focused workshops, coach leaders and collaborate with operational teams and contractors to strengthen safety culture, ensure compliance and deliver practical risk controls across the site.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in occupational health and safety, risk management or a related discipline, with a Diploma or higher qualification highly regarded.
• Well‑developed knowledge of safety management systems, risk management processes, incident investigations and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes at all levels of an organisation.
• Experience analysing performance data and identifying emerging trends to support informed decision‑making and improved safety outcomes.
• Demonstrated capability in coaching, mentoring and developing leaders to strengthen safety leadership and accountability.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive culture built on care, respect and continuous learning.
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety‑focused workshops, improvement projects and capability‑building initiatives that strengthen organisational safety culture and performance.
• Provide specialist safety expertise across risk management, investigations, learning and safety management systems.
• Partner with operational leaders and stakeholders to understand priorities, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• Support the development and implementation of operational safety strategies and improvement initiatives for material safety risks.
• Analyse safety performance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement across operations and contracting partners.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to line leaders on risk management, compliance obligations and safety performance.
• Ensure reporting obligations are completed accurately and in accordance with business and legislative requirements.
• Conduct and participate in field leadership activities, coaching leaders and teams to improve safety awareness, capability and compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to a workplace where people feel empowered to speak up, learn and make a positive difference.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk management

HSE environments

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching leaders

Driver's licence

Underground mining experience

Education

Diploma or higher qualification

OH&S qualification

Risk management qualification

Job description

BHP is seeking a Principal Safety for Carrapateena in South Australia. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a leadership role in safety, risk management and continuous improvement at one of Australia’s most advanced underground mining operations.

You will lead safety-focused workshops, coach leaders and collaborate with operational teams and contractors to strengthen safety culture, ensure compliance and deliver practical risk controls across the site.