Senior Contracts Engineer - FIFO Mining Leader

Bhp; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee share plan

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Flexibility for FIFO roles

Job summary

Prominent Hill, a major copper-gold operation within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer to drive safe, compliant and commercially effective contract management across the Mining Department. Based on FIFO 8/6 roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta, the role balances field and office time while enhancing contractor performance and governance.

You will lead contract delivery, onboarding, oversight, and reporting to optimise cost, safety and performance across a

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts administration, contract management or contractor performance management within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with governance, compliance and performance focus.
• Understanding of technical contracts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based contracts in line with contractual obligations and operational needs.
• Support Copper SA Contractor Management Framework onboarding, mobilisation, assurance and compliance.
• Act as key interface between site operations and contractor partners; maintain active field presence.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost.
• Provide commercial support through budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture across site teams and contractor groups.
• Support governance, risk management and continuous improvement across the operation.

Skills

Contracts administration

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Safety leadership

Job description

Prominent Hill, a major copper-gold operation within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer to drive safe, compliant and commercially effective contract management across the Mining Department. Based on FIFO 8/6 roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta, the role balances field and office time while enhancing contractor performance and governance.

You will lead contract delivery, onboarding, oversight, and reporting to optimise cost, safety and performance across a