Senior Contracts Engineer - Prominent Hill - FIFO 8/6

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Share program

Flexible work options

Job summary

BHP's Prominent Hill site seeks a Senior Contracts Engineer to lead safe, compliant contract management across mining operations on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide. You will drive contractor governance, performance, and commercial outcomes while partnering with site leaders and contractors.

Based at site, you will balance safety with operational priorities, support mobilisations, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture across teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts administration, contract management, or contractor performance in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with governance and performance outcomes.
• Understanding of technical contracts and procurement processes.
• Experience coordinating contractor mobilisation and compliance with operations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across groups.
• Proactive mindset with focus on cost management and efficiency.
• Commitment to safety leadership and inclusive team culture.
• Experience in surface/underground mining or industrial operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant delivery of site-based contracts in accordance with obligations and requirements.
• Support the Copper SA Contractor Management Framework, onboarding and compliance activities.
• Act as interface between site operations and contractor partners, building strong relationships.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity and cost.
• Provide commercial support through budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, contract administration and reporting.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture across site teams and contractor groups.
• Support governance, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Skills

Contracts admin

Contract management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Safety leadership

Mining industry experience

Procurement understanding

Job description

Senior Contracts Engineer - Prominent Hill - FIFO 8/6

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.

Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.

Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Prominent Hill

Prominent Hill is a well-established copper-gold operation within BHP's Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong future and ongoing investment.

Located 650km north-west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining on an 8/6 FIFO roster.

A major shaft project is supporting underground expansion and extending mine life to at least 2040, creating long-term opportunities across the operation.

It's a technically complex site where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters.

About the Role

As Senior Contracts Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, compliant, and commercially effective contract management across the Mining Department at Prominent Hill. Working closely with operational leaders, contractors, and business partners, you will help optimise contractor performance while ensuring governance, safety, and commercial obligations are consistently met.

This is a highly visible role that provides the opportunity to influence operational outcomes, strengthen contractor partnerships, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of mining-related contracts. Your ability to balance commercial outcomes with operational priorities will be key to delivering value for the business while supporting a strong safety culture.

Based at site on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta, you will spend time both in the field and in the office, maintaining a strong connection with operational teams and contractor partners.

In this role you will:

• Lead the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of site-based contracts in accordance with contractual obligations and operational requirements.
• Support the implementation and ongoing application of the Copper SA Contractor Management Framework, including contractor onboarding, mobilisation, assurance, and compliance activities.
• Act as a key interface between site operations and contractor partners, building strong working relationships and maintaining an active field presence.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, operational reliability and cost performance.
• Provide commercial support through budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, contract administration, and performance reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development of a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture across site teams and contractor work groups.
• Support governance processes, risk management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance contract outcomes across the operation.

About You

You are an experienced contracts, commercial, or engineering professional who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment. You build trusted relationships with stakeholders, communicate effectively across all levels of the business, and take a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

You will also bring:

• Strong experience in contracts administration, contract management, or contractor performance management within mining, resources, construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry.
• Well-developed commercial acumen with experience supporting contract governance, compliance, and performance outcomes.
• Understanding of technical contracts and procurement
• Experience working with operational teams to manage contractor mobilisation, performance, and compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence positive outcomes across multiple work groups.
• A proactive mindset with a demonstrated focus on continuous improvement, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• A commitment to safety leadership and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team culture.
• Experience within surface mining, underground mining, or large-scale industrial operations will be highly regarded.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:

• Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
• Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
• Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
• Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
• Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
• Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.

Life at Prominent Hill

Life on site is designed to help you switch on for work and switch off when it matters, with a modern on-site village that supports comfort and wellbeing:

• Your own private, comfortable room to relax and recharge.
• Great facilities including a state-of-the-art gym (open daily from 3am to 9pm, with personal training available), sporting areas, and places to unwind.
• A wide range of activities to stay active and social, including basketball, tennis, soccer, mini-golf, and a music room.
• Opportunities to recharge your way, swimming, walking tracks between site and village, bike hire, and quiet spaces.
• Dedicated areas to relax and disconnect, including gaming spaces and wellness options such as meditation or stargazing on the star deck.
• Reliable WiFi to stay connected with family and friends.
• A unique site environment, including sunrises you won't see anywhere else.

And so much more!

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 several 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.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at @bhp.com.

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Mining, Minerals & Metals More than 10,000 employees

BHP is a world-leading resources company. We work in more than 90 locations worldwide and our products are sold globally.

We've positioned our business to support the megatrends shaping our world. Iron ore and coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition, copper for renewable energy, and potash to support more sustainable farming.

A resource mix for today – and critical to the future.

We have over 90,000 employees and you'll find BHP people from the Pilbara to the Bowen Basin in Australia, from Saskatchewan to Santiago and from Texas, Trinidad and Tobago to Singapore and Melbourne.

Perks and benefits Empowerment Through Flexibility Professional Growth and Development Inclusive, Positive, and Supportive Culture Safety and Well-being Impactful and Meaningful Work Workplace Community and Networking Recognition Competitive pay rates, benefits and share program

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