Production Supervisors

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 the Role
We are seeking applications from experienced Mining Production Supervisors for current and future vacancies across our open cut mining assets throughout the Bowen Basin - Caval Ridge, Goonyella, Peak Downs and Saraji. These roles will each report to the Superintendent of Coal Production on various rosters, though typically 7:7 and 6:6 rotating rosters can be expected. 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.
Key responsibilities 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;
Mining Supervisor Statement of Attainment - G1, G8, G9 (formerly S1, S2, S3)
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.
Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers' health assessment.
From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers' health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.
If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. 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.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live, providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at
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