About this role
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Reporting through to the Superintendent Mine Operations at BHP Prominent Hill, these new Mine Coordinator roles will work with the teams to support standards, enhance safety, and enable effective planning by providing high‑quality field information, hazard identification, and verification checks.
With a focus on improving the 24–72 hr plan, strengthening the weekly schedule, and enabling the 2‑week planning horizon, this role ultimately contributes to ensuring a safe and efficient operating environment for all underground personnel.
This role is based in Prominent Hill on a rotating roster 8/6/7/7 day shift / night shift. FIFO is offered from Adelaide or Port Augusta, as well as local DIDO arrangements.
In this role you will:
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Support shift supervisors by gathering, validating, and delivering field intelligence that improves daily and short‑range planning.
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Reduce supervisor workload by providing accurate, proactive insights for planning, safety, hazards and decision‑making.
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Enable the smooth execution of the 24-72hr shift plan and strengthen the 1-3wk planning horizons.
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Perform hazard identification, reporting, and escalation.
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Conduct inspections in line with legislation and site requirements.
About You
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Previous experience in an operational underground mining role, preferably with a strong development and production background.
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Ability to work independently and autonomously with solid problem resolution focus.
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Sound decision-making and ability to prioritise effectively in a complex mining environment.
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Strong collaboration and communication skills, to build relationships across BHP teams and primary business partners.
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Knowledge of underground mining standards and QAQC processes.
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You will demonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in 'Safety Leadership' and operational discipline.
How to Apply
Please apply before 3 February 2026
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 a number of 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.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
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What you'll do
- The Mine Coordinator will support shift supervisors by gathering and delivering field intelligence to improve planning and safety. This role also involves performing hazard identification and conducting inspections in line with legislation.
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