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.
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 Superintendent Safety & Hygiene, reporting to the Manager Health, Safety and Security.
The Challenge Ahead
This is an opportunity to lead a highly capable team responsible for safety and occupational hygiene at one of Australia’s leading underground mining operations.
As Superintendent Safety & Hygiene, you will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and governance to strengthen risk management, improve safety performance and support operational excellence across Prominent Hill. Working closely with operational leaders and frontline teams, you will influence meaningful outcomes that support workforce wellbeing while enabling safe and productive operations.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering integrated safety and occupational hygiene strategies aligned to site priorities and Copper SA objectives. Through collaboration, stakeholder engagement and a strong customer focus, you will help embed practical solutions that improve risk management, strengthen capability and drive continuous improvement.
Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted relationships, develop a high-performing team and use risk insights, performance trends and operational feedback to inform decision-making. You will champion a proactive approach to health and safety, support the implementation of the Copper SA Integrated Management System (IMS), and foster an environment where people feel empowered to speak up, learn, improve and contribute every day.
What You'll Bring to the Role
You are an experienced leader who is passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces and partnering with operations to achieve sustainable outcomes.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated leadership experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or another complex operational environment.
- Strong expertise in safety, occupational hygiene, health risk management or a related discipline.
- A proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across operational and leadership groups.
- Strong commercial and operational awareness, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical outcomes.
- Analytical and problem-solving capability, using data and insights to support evidence-based decision-making.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement, customer service and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of site safety and occupational hygiene strategies aligned with Prominent Hill and Copper SA priorities.
- Provide leadership, governance and technical expertise to improve health and safety performance across the operation.
- Lead, develop and support a team of professionals while fostering a culture of trust, accountability and high performance.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions to complex challenges.
- Strengthen risk management practices and support risk-informed decision-making across the business.
- Govern occupational hygiene monitoring programs to verify control effectiveness, support workforce health and drive continuous improvement.
- Analyse performance trends, operational data and risk information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with Asset, regional and global teams to share learnings, build capability and improve service delivery.
- Champion the implementation of the Copper SA Integrated Management System (IMS) and continuous improvement processes.
Work Location
This position is based at Prominent Hill, South Australia, operating on a 4/3 5/2 FIFO roster.
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!
Applications Close 5pm Wednesday 4th November 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.