Supervisor Radiation and Occupational Hygiene - Olympic Dam
Australia
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
Reporting to the Superintendent Radiation and Occupational Hygiene (ROH) Operations, you will be responsible for leading a team of technicians delivering on radiation, occupational hygiene, hazardous material management and PPE fit testing in the Copper South Australia Health, Safety and Security and Emergency Management (HS&SEM) team.
This role is based at Olympic Dam on a 5/2, 4/3 roster (with flexibility). You can elect to FIFO from Adelaide or reside residentially in Roxby Downs.
Your accountabilities will include:
- Leading a diverse ROH team through setting and maintaining clear health and safety standards for your team.
- Leading the execution of requirements outlined in the BHP Integrated management system (IMS), in particular IMS Element 7 Health, Hygiene and Radiation plans.
- Delivery of compliance monitoring and ensuring monitoring data quality.
- Implementing and maintaining HS&SEM and ROH policies, systems and processes including BHP Operating system (BOS).
- Monitoring ROH performance, linking performance to HS&SEM strategy and initiatives.
- Management of ROH work management processes utilising 1SAP.
- Providing subject matter expertise to Leadership on ROH related programs/ initiatives to enable compliance with statutory requirements.
- Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across your areas of influence.
- Build capability through coaching, mentoring and provide technical ROH advice and support to your team.
- Supporting a continuous improvement culture that delivers team results across health and safety, culture, cost reduction and synergies.
About You
This role will suit an experienced, initiative-taking ROH professional who is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our people to support a thriving workforce.
As a successful candidate you will have:
- Passion for health and safety and a culture of care.
- Experience leading a team and creating an engaging and supportive performance culture.
- Proven stakeholder management capability.
- High level communication and influencing skills, including the ability to produce quality, concise reports and presentations.
- Proven ability to influence and mentor others in health and safety leadership
- Tertiary qualification in Radiation/Nuclear Science, Occupational Hygiene, Toxicology, Health Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or similar.
- Detailed knowledge of key concepts, theories and practices related to effective management of ROH related risks.
- Experience in the mining industry and relevant legislation.
- Current Drivers licence (manual is preferable).
While not mandatory, but will be desirable if you also possess the following:
- Licenced radiation safety officer.
- Australasian Radiation Protection Society Inc (ARPS) membership.
- Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) membership.
- Previous experience with Cority database.
How to Apply
Please apply before 11 May 2025
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.
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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.
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