Terminal Operator | Hay Point Terminal | Mackay
Date: 12 Sept 2025
Job Posting End Date: 26-Sep-2025;13:59:59GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: Queensland
Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin
Overview
An opportunity is currently available for a
Terminal Operator
to work on a Lifestyle Roster reporting to the Shift Supervisor, within the Port Production Department. This position mainly involves the safe and efficient operation of automated and semi-automated equipment from coal train unloading, coal stacking through to ship loading, at the Coal Terminal.
Responsibilities
Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the community and the environment
Effective operation and monitoring of automated and semi-automated fixed plant
Working cooperatively within a motivated team to achieve safe production targets
Shift work and day work operations including housekeeping
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Exposure in a Port Operation environment would be desirable
Experience with fixed plant equipment and a familiarity with automated equipment would be desirable
Experience with bulk materials handling operations or similar
Mobile equipment experience would be desirable
Experience operating a Ship Loader is highly desirable
Qualifications and/or experience with Control Room Operations, Electronics or automation is desirable
Values driven, a positive attitude, energetic and well developed interpersonal skills are essential
Computer savvy with SAP experience and other BMA/BHPB operational systems will be an advantage
A requirement of this position is the ability to obtain and retain a Maritime Security Identification card (MSIC).
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.
Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers' health assessment.
From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers' health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.
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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
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