Superintendent Pastefill - Prominent Hill - 8/6 Fifo

Bhp; Australia; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Employee share plan

Wellbeing support

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BHP's Prominent Hill site in South Australia seeks an experienced pastefill leader to oversee end-to-end operations, from production to reticulation and fill delivery. You will provide strategic direction and ensure safety, reliability and performance across the pastefill value chain.

Reporting to the Ramp Up Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, coach frontline teams and collaborate with processing, underground and maintenance to optimise outcomes on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mining or heavy industry teams.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and risk management.
• Ability to build accountability and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication across operational and technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop frontline leaders, technical specialists and operators.
• Provide governance and accountability across the pastefill system.
• Develop and improve the pastefill operational strategy to meet objectives.
• Drive reliability and performance improvements across the pastefill operation.
• Collaborate with processing, underground, maintenance and tech teams to optimise delivery.
• Foster a safety‑focused culture with inclusion and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder engagement

Operational leadership

Job description

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

This is a unique leadership opportunity to take end-to-end accountability for one of Australia’s largest pastefill operations. Reporting to the Manager Ramp Up, you will play a critical role in supporting safe and productive underground mining by overseeing the complete pastefill value chain, from paste production and quality assurance through to reticulation performance and underground fill delivery.

Working closely with operational, maintenance and technical teams, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to optimise system performance, improve reliability and support the successful ramp-up of the operation. This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term outcomes, drive operational excellence and build capability across multidisciplinary teams.

In this role, you will:

• - Lead, coach and develop frontline leaders, technical specialists and operational teams.
• - Provide leadership, governance and accountability across the end-to-end pastefill system.
• - Develop, implement and continuously improve the pastefill operational strategy to support business objectives.
• - Drive system reliability, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across the pastefill operation.
• - Collaborate with processing, underground, maintenance and technical services teams to optimise system performance and delivery outcomes.
• - Foster a culture where safety, inclusion, operational discipline and continuous improvement are core to everything we do.

About You

You are an experienced leader who can bring people together around a common goal while maintaining a strong focus on safety, performance and continuous improvement.

You will demonstrate:

• - Proven leadership experience within mining, mineral processing, fixed plant operations or a related heavy industry environment.
• - A strong commitment to health, safety, environment and operational risk management.
• - The ability to lead diverse teams and build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• - Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across operational and technical functions.
• - Experience driving operational performance, reliability initiatives and improvement programs within complex operating environments.
• - A practical and solutions-focused approach, supported by sound decision-making and operational leadership capability.

Work Location

This role is based at Prominent Hill in South Australia on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide. Prominent Hill offers the opportunity to work within a technically complex underground mining operation while enjoying a roster that supports work-life balance.

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 Wi‑Fi 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 [e-mail].