About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.  

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Production Planning & Services, you will be integral member of a dynamic and results driven team. This role’s primary focus is providing mining schedules for the three month to two-year time horizon, including sequencing out to five years for the medium-term plan. You will be responsible for creating mine plans that consider all aspects of the mining cycle and are optimised to create maximum value for Olympic Dam.

This role will see you develop influential relationships with multiple functions and stakeholders, including senior leadership. You will be required to work directly with site leadership and planning professionals in order to ensure long term strategic value is captured once executed in the near term.
 

You will also have access to excellent career opportunities as this role has been designed to broaden appreciation of the entire value chain through interaction with processing, finance, projects, operations, marketing, geoscience and geotechnical disciplines. These interactions will enable you to demonstrate your commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills through delivery of high-quality planning. The team has various roles such as mine area planning and functional activity planning to facilitate growth and diversity in work scope.

This position is based in Adelaide, offering flexibility and hybrid working. Routine site travel to Olympic Dam is required.

In this role you will:

• Produce monthly/quarterly/budget plans that have had been optimized to meet all required safety, mining and business constraints.
• Provide and communicate risks and opportunities from the executable plans you have produced to functional and mine leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through plan on plan compliance tracking and communication of mitigating strategies where required.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers to enable a high performing team and a culture of care.
• Participate in field leadership activities to drive improvements within our safety culture and to build cross functional relationships.

About You

Ideally you would have tertiary qualifications in Engineering (e.g. Mining/Civil), and relevant mining industry experience, with a deep understanding of the key value drivers and mine planning strategies across a range of commodities and geographies.

You will also demonstrate:

• A solid background in underground mine planning, scheduling and/or design.
• Ability to develop planning strategies, identify, escalate potential risks and mitigating actions.
• Competency in appropriate mine planning software platforms including Deswik Suite.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence.
• Proven ability to influence and mentor others in HSEC principles and behaviours.
• Understanding of project management principals such as theory of constraints.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, you’ll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance: 

• Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
• Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
• Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
• Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
• Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
• Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc. 

How to Apply

Please apply before 18 August 2026

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 several 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.  

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.  

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com