Superintendent Villages & Logistics | Oak Dam | 5/2, 4/3 FIFO or Residential/DIDO

BHP

Posted on:  5th Mar 2023

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 Oak Dam

The Oak Dam copper discovery is an exciting undeveloped iron oxide copper-gold-uranium mineralised system located on the traditional lands of the Kokatha People, 500km north of Adelaide and 65km south-east of Olympic Dam, South Australia.

Since discovery in 2018, we have been progressing resource definition drilling to advance geological knowledge and commenced order of magnitude studies to identify viable development pathways with the potential to materially contribute towards BHP’s copper growth strategy.

About the Role

This is an exciting time at BHP Oak Dam as we continue to expand our village and facilities to support increased exploration activities. As the Superintendent Villages you will be driving the ongoing development of the workforce accommodation from 40 to 110 rooms by January 2024, then transitioning into the ongoing operations and facilities management.

This role will be based in Oak Dam on a 5/2, 4/3 roster with flexibility.  We can accommodate FIFO ex-Adelaide or DIDO from Roxby Downs and surrounds.

In this role, you will:

  • Implement Oak Dam’s HSE management strategy through the Oak Dam village precinct Contract Owner for the accommodation and hospitality services by the facility management contract partner with a focus on the delivery of accommodation administration, cleaning and meals
  • Strategically oversee Oak Dam transport and logistics services including buses, vehicles and offsite accommodation
  • Continuous improvement focus on current village, maintenance and transport operations by leveraging BOS practices
  • Operational Readiness activities for the camp expansions and future growth pathways
  • Establish strong working relationships within a dynamic cross-functional teams and sites
  • Support the Facilities Management Contractor and their teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes and create a shared vision of success
  • Identify, build and develop team capability through ongoing and regular coaching and development  

About You

  • Previous Village Management experience
  • Exposure to remote and environmentally challenging environments
  • Demonstrated experience in supervising or leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building with operational teams.
  • Proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to solve problems in a constantly changing environment.
  • Well-developed engagement skills with an interest in providing leadership, stewardship, support and solutions
  • Leading by example; hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in “Safety Leadership”
  • Current valid manual drivers license is required

How to Apply

Please apply before 18 March 2023

You may be requested to complete a short video assessment as part of your application

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 a 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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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. 

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