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 the Role
At BHP, we're creating a more sustainable future by unlocking the full potential of some of the world's most significant mineral resources.
As an experienced and strategic mining professional, you will join our Copper SA team as Superintendent Strategic Mine Planning, a critical leadership role that will influence the future direction of BHP’s Copper SA growth opportunities.
Reporting to the Manager Strategic Planning and Studies, you will lead a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering strategic mine planning outcomes, growth studies, life-of-asset planning, and ore reserve reporting.
As Superintendent Strategic Mine Planning, you will provide technical leadership, commercial insight, and strategic direction to support key business decisions. Working closely with operations, geoscience, project teams, finance, business planning, and the BHP Resource Centre of Excellence, you will develop and evaluate pathways that maximise value and support future growth.
You will play a central role in major studies and investment decisions while helping drive innovation, continuous improvement, and industry-leading mine planning practices.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the long-term value of a world-class, multi-commodity resource while working across multiple underground mining methods and major expansion opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic mine planning activities for Copper SA assets (Carrapateena and Prominent Hill)
- Develop growth options and evaluate trade-offs to maximise long-term asset value.
- Drive life-of-asset planning, optimisation studies, and expansion opportunities.
- Support annual Ore Reserve estimation and declaration processes.
- Develop mine designs and schedules across multiple underground mining methods.
- Promote enterprise optimisation and support capital allocation planning.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within mine planning processes.
- Provide technical leadership for major studies, projects, and investment evaluations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical, operational, and commercial objectives.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to improve safety, productivity, and value creation.
- Represent Copper SA externally as a leader in mine planning excellence.
- Manage study work packages and external stakeholders where required.
About You
You are a strategic thinker with deep underground mining expertise and a track record of influencing complex business decisions. You bring strong technical capability combined with commercial acumen and the ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams.
Your Experience Includes:
- Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in mine planning and mining operations.
- Extensive underground hard rock mining experience across multiple mining methods.
- Previous experience as a Competent Person for Ore Reserve reporting.
- Strong understanding of mine planning, optimisation, and strategic studies.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Commercial understanding and experience evaluating business value drivers.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams or major project studies.
- Interest and capability in economic modelling and business analysis.
- Study management experience or exposure.
- Deswik proficiency
Work Location
This role is based in Adelaide, South Australia, with significant interface across Copper SA assets.
An attractive relocation package can be supported, providing an opportunity to build your career in South Australia while contributing to the future growth of BHP's copper portfolio.
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.
How to Apply
Please apply before 25 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.