Leadership Drill and Blast Opportunities BMA Talent Pool

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 here

About the Role

We are building a talent pool of experienced Blast Superintendents to support future opportunities within our operations. Reporting to the Production leadership team, this role plays a key part in coordinating drill and blast activities to achieve safe, efficient, and high-quality production outcomes. You’ll work closely with a skilled and supportive team, contributing to the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of blast activities on site.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support blast crews to deliver safe, compliant, and effective outcomes
• Oversee drill and blast activities including preparation, timing, QA/QC, and execution
• Collaborate with engineers, technical specialists, and production teams to meet operational targets
• Contribute to a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and clear communication
• Support training, coaching, and development of team members
• Champion inclusive and respectful ways of working

This is an opportunity to join our talent community, where you’ll be considered for future roles and have the chance to make a meaningful impact on team culture and operational performance when opportunities arise.

About You

You bring a steady, level-headed approach on site, with strong communication and a clear focus on your people. You’re hands-on, solutions-focused, and comfortable planning ahead to keep work running safely and efficiently. With solid technical experience in drill and blast, you’re confident leading from the front and supporting your team through changing conditions, operational challenges, and day-to-day demands.

To be successful, you will have:

• Relevant mining qualifications and statutory competencies (e.g. S123, G2)
• Shotfirer accreditation / Queensland Shotfirer Tickets
• Previous supervisory experience within a Drill & Blast or blasting operations team on a coal mine site
• Strong knowledge of drill & blast planning, field operations and safety processes
• The ability to build trusting relationships and support others to perform at their best
• A calm, inclusive and proactive approach to decision-making
• A commitment to maintaining a positive safety culture and high operational standards

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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.