Village Services Lead - NiW NPI - Mt Keith/Leinster WA
BHP
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 Nickel West
Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a refinery. We also have plans to expand our operations with new mines in the northern Goldfields and a large nickel sulphate plant in Kwinana.
A member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.
Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.
About the Role
Reporting to the Village Superintendent across our two Nickel West northern operations, Mt Keith Village and Leinster village and township. Both locations are experiencing a rapid growth with multiple projects starting to upgrade village and site infrastructure. The village services lead will work closely with our NPI team onsite and our contract partners. The roster is 5/2 4/3.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective management of service contractors and proactive issue resolution on all matters relating to village and resident experience.
- Prepare site communications and feedback
- Assist with implementation initiatives and programs that improve the experience of the NiW residents
- Build effective relationships and liaise closely with stakeholders to understand the short, medium & long term requirements in village services according to operation needs
- Proactively monitor, measure, communicate and report issues, opportunities, risks, service levels, and achievements in relation to the function
- Effectively manage, coach, develop and mentor
- Drive a positive and safe workplace culture, conduct daily safety interactions.
- Actively identify continuous improvement opportunities or capital expenditure initiatives in village and town
- Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance by working closely with operational business partners.
About You
As a successful candidate you will possess the following:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels
- WA C Class Driver’s License
- Cert IV in Health & Safety (desirable)
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience in a similar role and team management experience in the provision of multidiscipline services within the mining or related industry
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of safety procedures governing Village operations and services
- Ability to problem solve with complex logistical challenges
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.