Superintendent Mine Operations - Prominent Hill - 8/6 FIFO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Employee share plan

On-site village accommodation

Wellbeing support

Job summary

BHP is hiring for Superintendent Mine Operations at Prominent Hill to lead underground mining activities on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta. The role emphasizes safety leadership, planning execution, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, planning, and contracting teams.

You will drive operational excellence, coach teams, and manage risk in a long-life copper-gold operation expanding throughput and reliability while aligning with BHP values.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground stoping mining operations.
• Strong leadership in safety and operational excellence.
• Ability to coach, mentor and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground mining activities to deliver safe, reliable and efficient outcomes.
• Provide visible safety leadership and promote a culture of safety first.
• Coordinate with operational, technical and contractor teams to execute mine plans.
• Collaborate with engineering and planning to optimise performance and production.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement practical improvements.
• Ensure compliance with site standards, QAQC, and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Underground mining leadership

Safety leadership

Team development

QAQC understanding

Mine planning & scheduling

Education

Mining Engineering degree (desirable)

Job description

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Superintendent Mine Operations - Prominent Hill - 8/6 FIFO

Date: 15 Sept 2026

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: South Australia

Job Location/Region: Prominent Hill

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. 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 world-class copper-gold operation within BHP's Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong and sustainable future. Located approximately 800 kilometres north-west of Adelaide in South Australia, the operation produces some of the highest-grade copper concentrate in the world.

The site is currently undergoing a significant growth phase, expanding from a 4.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) underground mine to a 7.5Mtpa operation by FY27. This expansion is supported by a major shaft project that will enhance operational capacity, improve productivity, and underpin the next stage of growth.

With mine life extended to at least 2040, Prominent Hill offers long-term opportunities for our people, communities, and stakeholders while continuing to play a key role in supplying the copper required for the global energy transition.

About the Role

As Superintendent Mine Operations, you will play a key leadership role in the safe and efficient delivery of underground mining activities at Prominent Hill.

Working closely with operational and technical teams, you will provide leadership across mine operations while supporting the successful execution of mining plans, operational readiness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a large-scale complex underground operation with a long mine life and significant investment in future growth. You will lead through BHP's values, fostering a culture where safety, performance, collaboration, and accountability underpin every decision.

Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver operational results while maintaining a strong focus on people and risk management.

In this role, you will:

• Lead underground mining activities to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operational outcomes.
• Provide visible safety leadership and actively promote a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.
• Support the execution of mine plans through effective coordination of operational, technical, and contractor teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and planning functions to optimise mine performance and achieve production objectives.
• Monitor operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement practical solutions to enhance outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with site standards, QAQC requirements, mining legislation, and regulatory obligations.
• Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across the operation to support business objectives and long-term success.

About You

You are an experienced underground mining leader with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and team development. You thrive in complex and dynamic environments and bring a practical, hands-on leadership style that promotes collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will also bring:

• Exposure to large underground mining projects, including operational readiness activities and contractor management
• Demonstrated experience in underground stoping mining operations
• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
• Strong technical understanding of mine design, mine scheduling, ground support, and underground development practices.
• Experience with QAQC processes and a commitment to maintaining operational standards.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Australian mining legislation, regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, coach others, and lead high-performing teams in a complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a strong safety culture through open communication, visible leadership, and engagement with stakeholders.

Work Location

This position is offered on an 8/6 D/S FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta to Prominent Hill, South Australia.

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
• Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
• High-quality village accommodation featuring modern amenities, comfortable living facilities, recreational spaces, and dining services designed to support employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc.

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 [e-mail].