Specialist Radiation & Occupation Hygiene | Prominent Hill | 8/6 Roster
About Copper SA Operations at BHP
About Prominent Hill
Specialist Radiation & Occupational Hygiene
Superintendent Safety, Radiation & Occupational Hygiene
The Challenge Ahead
What You’ll Bring to the Role
You are a motivated and technically capable radiation and/or occupational hygiene professional who is passionate about improving workplace health outcomes. You bring a practical approach to risk management and enjoy influencing positive change through collaboration and evidence-based decision making.
To be successful, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Radiation/Nuclear Science, Occupational Hygiene, Toxicology, Health Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in radiation management and/or occupational hygiene programs.
- The ability to engage, coach and influence stakeholders at all levels on health-related risks, initiatives and controls.
- Well-developed planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative mindset combined with the confidence to work autonomously and take accountability for outcomes.
- A current driver's licence, with manual driving experience considered advantageous.
Additionally, the following would be highly regarded:
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) accreditation or licensing.
- Full membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
- Experience using Cority, Medgate or similar health and safety management systems.
- Exposure to mining, minerals processing or other heavy industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide specialist advice on radiation and occupational hygiene hazards, assessing risks and recommending effective controls to reduce workforce exposure.
- Support the management of radiation hazards including long-lived radioactive dust (LLRD), radon decay products (RDP), gamma radiation, radiation-emitting equipment, contamination clearance activities, waste management and transport requirements.
- Manage occupational hygiene risks including dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, gases, vibration, thermal stress, organic vapours, asbestos and biological hazards.
- Act as Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and contribute to radiation safety governance and compliance.
- Coordinate and oversee radiation and occupational hygiene monitoring programs, including the use of real-time monitoring technologies.
- Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement practical health risk management strategies.
- Lead radiation and occupational hygiene improvement projects from planning through to delivery and implementation.
- Investigate unexpected exposure events, conduct hazard assessments and recommend corrective actions.
- Support and lead internal and external audits related to radiation and occupational hygiene management systems.
- Maintain high-quality monitoring data and reporting through systems such as Cority and manage specialist monitoring equipment.
- Deliver training and awareness programs to employees and contractors on radiation and occupational hygiene requirements.
- Complete relevant work management activities and consistently apply BHP's standards, procedures and safety expectations.
Work Location
Prominent Hill
8/6 FIFO roster ex Adelaide or Port Augusta
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, and more.
Life at Prominent Hill
Life on site is designed to help you switch on for work and switch off when it matters, with a modern on-site village that supports comfort and wellbeing:
- Your own private, comfortable room to relax and recharge.
- Great facilities including a state-of-the-art gym (open daily from 3am to 9pm, with personal training available), sporting areas, and places to unwind.
- A wide range of activities to stay active and social, including basketball, tennis, soccer, mini-golf, and a music room.
- Opportunities to recharge your way, swimming, walking tracks between site and village, bike hire, and quiet spaces.
- Dedicated areas to relax and disconnect, including gaming spaces and wellness options such as meditation or stargazing on the star deck.
- Reliable Wi-Fi to stay connected with family and friends.
- A unique site environment, including sunrises you won't see anywhere else.
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