Supervisors | Coal Mining Production | BMA Caval Ridge | 7:7 Roster |

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 - Everyone has a place here!!

About the Role

This opportunity is located at our Caval Ridge Open Cut Mine, located in Central Queensland, Australia. Caval Ridge Mine currently has several opportunities for Mining Production Supervisors within our Coal Mining operation. Reporting to the Superintendent of Coal Mining on a 7:7 rotating roster, you will be responsible for the management and oversight of a production crew, including ensuring the safe execution of the mine plan in accordance with operating standards, procedures and defined processes to deliver optimal production outcomes. 

In this role your key responsibilities will include: 

• Be first and foremost focused on creating a culture of care by being a visible safety leader, engaging, developing and coaching your team. Lead by example, support a diverse and inclusive team with a collaborative culture;

• Manage a team of experienced and new to industry operators, encourage the development of the teams skills to support the delivery of superior production outcomes;

• Apply a continuous improvement approach to identify and improve upon our operating philosophy and processes, ensure quality and efficiency in our operations; and

• Lead by example, promote and take the lead supporting and encouraging a diverse team of operators to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment ensuring a safety first approach.

About You

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead positive change and support the continued development of a high performing team. The successful candidate will have an absolute commitment to working safely, complying with all site safety standards, mine working procedures and ensure a safe and environmentally healthy workplace.

As the successful candidate, you will possess the following:

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, ability to foster positive working relationships and be adaptable to various communication styles;

• Have outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, lead and facilitate cooperation with production personnel;

• Proven ability to plan, organise and coordinate a variety of tasks within a dynamic environment;

• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, SAP and similar systems and databased;

• Experience working in Leadership roles, with strong people management skills; and

• Experience working in mining production roles.

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. 

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.

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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