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.
We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Mine Scheduling Engineer, reporting to the Superintendent Integrated Planning.
About the Role
As the Lead Mine Scheduling Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of underground mining at Prominent Hill. This is a highly influential technical leadership position where your work will directly impact production performance, mine development priorities, stope sequencing, operational readiness, and long-term value delivery.
You will be at the centre of the planning process, bringing together information from geology, geotechnical engineering, ventilation, operations and technical services to create practical, achievable underground schedules that support both short and long-term business objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to remain technically hands-on while also leading capability development within the scheduling team. You will work in an environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement and innovative thinking, where new ideas are encouraged and practical solutions are embraced.
As Prominent Hill continues to grow through underground expansion and major infrastructure investment, you will help define how the operation evolves over the coming years while building your own pathway into broader Integrated Planning or Technical Services leadership opportunities.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and coach scheduling engineers, fostering a culture focused on quality planning, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Develop and maintain integrated underground mine schedules that support operational delivery and long-term business objectives.
- Collaborate closely with geology, geotechnical, ventilation, operations and planning teams to ensure schedules are practical, aligned and achievable.
- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in underground scheduling practices and methodologies.
- Apply innovative thinking and continuous improvement principles to enhance planning processes, schedule quality and operational outcomes.
- Remain actively involved in Deswik scheduling activities while contributing to the broader strategic direction of the operation.
- Support planning decisions that optimise production performance, development sequencing and value generation across the mine.
About You
You are an experienced underground mining professional who enjoys solving complex planning challenges and influencing outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders.
You bring technical scheduling capability combined with a collaborative leadership style and a desire to support the growth and development of others. You are naturally curious, challenge conventional thinking where appropriate, and enjoy finding practical solutions that improve operational performance.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Expertise in underground mine scheduling and planning within a production mining environment.
- Advanced capability using Deswik software and the ability to apply scheduling tools to optimise operational outcomes.
- A well-developed understanding of underground mining value drivers, including development sequencing, stope design and extraction sequencing, drill and blast cycles, backfill management, ventilation interactions and equipment productivity.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or leading technical professionals and contributing to team capability development.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to gather information, align priorities and influence decisions across multiple disciplines.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Solid experience working within an underground mining operation.
Work Location
This position is based at Prominent Hill on an 8/6 FIFO roster, with flights provided from Adelaide, South Australia.
Prominent Hill offers the opportunity to work at one of Australia’s leading underground copper-gold mining operations while enjoying the benefits of a modern, well-equipped site and village environment.
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!
How to Apply
Please apply before 11 October 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 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 inclusion@bhp.com.