Manager Technical Services - Carrapateena
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Overview
Exciting Manager Technical Services opportunity in Copper, South Australia, reporting to the General Manager Carrapateena where you will apply your leadership skills within a mature mining organisation.
About the Role
In this role you will fulfil a key position within the senior leadership team, guiding a team of Superintendents and contract business partners to safely achieve success across Mining Operations and technical teams at BHP Carrapateena. This opportunity suits someone with strong people leadership capability who can lead in a dynamic, growth‐oriented environment. This role is a pivotal part of the ongoing growth of the Copper South Australia operations and offers a real chance to contribute to the region\\'s growth.
This role will be offered on a 5/2, 4/3 FIFO basis to Carrapateena from Adelaide or Port Augusta.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate visible safety leadership to promote a culture of zero harm through in‐field leadership coaching.
* Influence and shape a proactive team culture to ensure a safe, productive and disciplined approach to work.
* Lead the development of employees through coaching and mentoring, with short- to medium-term talent and succession planning.
* Deliver and monitor key business performance metrics for planning and scheduling against the strategic plan.
* Collaborate with the site Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to execute the business strategic initiatives.
* Provide expert review, guidance and governance across the asset for mine planning, including short and medium-term planning horizons.
* Monitor and control costs associated with capital and operating budgets.
* Foster positive relationships through effective communication with key stakeholders.
* Apply understanding of BHP operating system (BOS) and ways of working to enhance decision making and productivity.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or an aligned discipline.
* Extensive experience in mining operations, with SLC and BC advantageous.
* Extensive mine planning understanding and practical implementation in productive operations.
* Exceptional communications and ability to influence across multiple levels.
* Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies focused on safety, culture, productivity and cost outcomes.
* Demonstrated leadership capability with a diverse workforce and a culture of \"Safe to Speak Up\".
* Ability to lead by example, hold self and others accountable, and coach others in safety leadership.
How to Apply
Please apply before 5 March 2026.
About Our Process
We are committed to hiring individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the role requirements. The recruitment process may include police/background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks and reference checks. If you are an existing BHP employee, please log in with your BHP email or apply via our internal jobs portal.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace. We value diversity and aim to create a workforce that represents the communities where we work and live. We offer flexible working options, paid parental leave, and other leave entitlements and facilities to support work-life balance. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please email .
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