Expression of Interest: Rail Leadership Opportunities | FIFO & Residential

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.

Lead the Future of Rail at BHP

At BHP, Rail isn’t just a link in the supply chain. It’s the heartbeat of our West Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) operations.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re reimagining what’s possible. High Performance, Innovation, and collaboration will continue to be at the core of what we do, and we are seeking expressions of interest from talented leaders at multiple levels to come and be part of it!

Our Rail network started in 1966 and from humble beginnings has grown to be one of the largest privately-owned heavy haul networks in the world, spanning over 1,000 kilometres of track and connecting our Pilbara mines to our port facilities in Port Hedland. We own and operate all the track, wayside equipment and rolling stock that runs on our network.

Every year, our trains move hundreds of millions of tonnes of iron ore, operating with precision and scale that provides all the interesting opportunities and technical challenges to rival any major logistics network. We have 5 major depots across the network and these offer a variety of rosters as well as residential or FIFO flexibility.

Whether you are in operations, above or below rail maintenance, engineering, reliability, logistics control or digital systems - this is Rail at its best and we have plenty of exciting opportunities ahead of us.

Over the next few years we will introduce a new CBTC signalling system, as well as trial battery electric locomotives, new digital platforms to optimise throughput and maintenance, and provide opportunities for our team every day to improve safety and production across our network.

By joining BHP Rail you will join a team with a rich history of innovation and continuous improvement in a heavy haul environment, but you will also have a bright future as we continue to invest in all parts of our network and are growing tonnages through our system every year.

If the new year is time for a new start – why don’t you come and join BHP Rail? We’re a great team with a great culture and plenty of exciting opportunities, working at the forefront of global heavy haul Rail. Come and be part of it.

About the Opportunities

We’re inviting Expressions of Interest for upcoming leadership roles within BHP’s Rail team in WAIO. These roles span principal and operational leadership positions, offering the chance to:

• Drive performance, continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation across a critical part of our supply chain.
• Bring your industry experience and knowledge of rail to one of the worlds best heavy haul networks - collaborating with industry and commercial partners to achieve world-class results.
• Work with our teams to coach, mentor and develop the next generation of Rail professionals.
• Be part of a team that prioritises safety and great culture as well as providing opportunities for real career progression and development at all levels.
• Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement.
• Influence how people and technology come together to deliver world-class outcomes.

Residential and fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) options available across a variety of rosters.

About You

You’re not just experienced; you’re a leader who inspires excellence. You bring:

• Extensive Rail industry expertise and a deep understanding of operational complexity.
• A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing technical teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Passion for unlocking potential in people, fostering collaboration, and building inclusive cultures.
• A mindset for innovation and problem-solving, with the courage to challenge the status quo.
• The ability to influence and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer

Joining BHP means being part of a values-driven organisation that invests in its people. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• A chance to work in a globally significant heavy haul operation, alongside a fantastic team, supported by leaders who want you to succeed.
• Joining a railway with a rich history and a bright and stable future as we continue to invest in all parts of our railway and our people.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and work with new technology and rail innovation.
• A place where you can truly grow your Rail career, with development pathways at all levels and exposure to cutting-edge projects.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Flexible rosters with residential or FIFO options.
• Access to our Employee Share Scheme and incentive programs.

Next Steps

Once you submit your Expression of Interest, our team will review your experience and skills. If your background aligns with our upcoming leadership opportunities, we’ll be in touch to discuss what you’re looking for in your next role and how that might fit at BHP. This is your chance to shape the future of Rail with us. Come and be a part of it.

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. 

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 inclusion@bhp.com.