Supervisor Core Processing - Olympic Dam

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

We are seeking a Supervisor – Core Processing to lead and coordinate a core processing team in a dynamic operational environment. This role is critical to ensuring samples are processed safely, accurately, and efficiently to support high-quality geological outcomes.

You will be a hands-on leader with a strong operational focus, exceptional attention to detail, and a practical, mechanically minded approach. This position suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and leading teams to consistently deliver quality results.

This role is based at Olympic Dam on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.  You can elect to FIFO from Adelaide, DIDO from Regional SA or reside residentially in Roxby Downs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and site standards
• Lead, coach, and motivate the Core Processing team to achieve daily production and quality targets
• Ensure core processing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with procedures
• Maintain a strong focus on quality control, data integrity, and attention to detail
• Identify operational issues and apply a proactive, problem-solving mindset to resolve them
• Coordinate equipment use, routine maintenance, and minor mechanical troubleshooting
• Monitor performance, manage workloads, and support capability development within the team
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and operational efficiency

About You

You will bring proven supervisory experience in an operational or processing environment, ideally within mining, exploration, laboratories, factories, or similar settings.

You will also have:

• A safety-first mindset
• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality outcomes
• A practical, mechanically minded aptitude and confidence working with equipment
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to undertake manual activities in an outdoor environment

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a critical operational function
• Opportunities to influence quality, efficiency, and team performance
• Supportive leadership and a focus on continuous improvement
• Competitive remuneration and conditions

How to Apply

If you are a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence, quality, and team development, we encourage you to apply.

Please apply before 24 May 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. 

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