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 Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam is Australia’s largest world-class underground mining operation, featuring a highly advanced on-site metallurgical processing plant in South Australia. It offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a dynamic and future-focused environment.
As part of BHP, you’ll work at a large and complex site that produces copper, uranium, gold and silver, using modern technology and innovative practices.
Located approximately 560km north of Adelaide on the traditional lands of the Kokatha, Arabana and Barngarla people, Olympic Dam is a cornerstone asset within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, known for its scale, innovation, and strong focus on safety and performance.
With ongoing investment, including over A$840 million in near-term growth capital, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop future-ready skills, and contribute to meeting the world’s increasing demand for copper and a more sustainable future.
We currently have a vacancy for a Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, reporting to the Superintendent Mobile Maintenance.
The Challenge Ahead
As a Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in leading a skilled maintenance team that supports the safe, reliable and efficient performance of Olympic Dam’s light vehicle fleet.
This is an opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do. You'll be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive culture, leading maintenance execution activities, and partnering with operational stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for the business.
You will work closely with planners, coordinators and frontline teams to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while actively identifying opportunities to improve fleet performance, maintenance practices and team capability.
What You'll Bring to the Role
You are a collaborative and safety-focused leader who builds strong relationships and brings out the best in others. You thrive in an environment where you can combine technical maintenance knowledge with people leadership to deliver sustainable operational results.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing maintenance teams within mining, heavy industry or a similar operational environment.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, environment and community (HSEC) principles, with the ability to lead safe work practices and risk management activities.
- Well-developed leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and developing tradespeople and maintenance personnel.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capability, with an ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using maintenance management systems, including SAP-based programs.
- Contractor management experience or exposure, which will be highly regarded.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels of an organisation.
- A valid driver's licence with the ability to operate a manual vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture that is inclusive, respectful and focused on achieving zero harm.
- Coach, support and develop maintenance personnel, helping them maximise their capability and performance.
- Lead and engage your team to foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the execution of planned, scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities across the light vehicle fleet.
- Work closely with Mobile Maintenance Coordinators and operational stakeholders to improve equipment performance and maintenance outcomes.
- Ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with site standards and business objectives.
- Build productive cross-functional relationships that support operational success.
- Drive quality maintenance practices that improve fleet availability and reliability.
- Support effective hazard identification, risk management and compliance with HSEC requirements.
Work Location
This position is based at Olympic Dam, South Australia and operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off rotational roster.
Flexible employment options are available, including:
- Residential (Roxby Downs)
- FIFO from Adelaide
- DIDO arrangements from regional SA
This roster provides an excellent work-life balance while offering the opportunity to be part of one of Australia's most significant mining and maintenance operations.
Applications close: Monday 9 November at Midnight SA Time
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, and more.
Life at Olympic Dam
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, connection, and wellbeing:
- Vibrant village lifestyle with a modern tavern, golf simulators and regular social events that make it easy to connect and build community.
- Strong focus on wellbeing, with a fully equipped gym, outdoor courts, plus yoga, Pilates and personal trainers on site.
- Great food experience, including varied menus and themed dining nights that bring people together.
- Easy access to everyday essentials, with daily bus services to the local township of Roxby Downs for shopping, healthcare and more.
- Ongoing investment in facilities, creating a comfortable, safe and constantly improving place to live while you grow your career.
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 assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
If you are already employed directly by BHP, please apply via the internal jobs portal using your BHP credentials.
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.
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.
If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.
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.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.