Supervisor Facilities Maintenance | Olympic Dam | Residential, FIFO or DIDO
BHP
AustraliaPosted 1 day agoDiscoveredMatch locked
RemoteFull-time
About Copper SA Operations at BHP
BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.
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 Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam is one of Australia's largest integrated underground mining and minerals processing operations, featuring a highly advanced on-site metallurgical processing plant in South Australia.
As part of BHP, you'll work at a large and complex site that produces copper, uranium, gold and silver using modern technology and innovative practices.
Located approximately 560km north of Adelaide on the traditional lands of the Kokatha, Arabana and Barngarla people, Olympic Dam is a cornerstone asset within BHP's Minerals Australia portfolio, recognised for its scale, innovation and strong focus on safety and performance.
With ongoing investment, including more than A$840 million in near-term growth capital, you'll have the opportunity to develop future-ready skills and contribute to meeting the world's growing demand for copper and a more sustainable future.
We currently have a vacancy for a Supervisor Facilities Maintenance, reporting to the Superintendent Facilities Management.
The Challenge Ahead
As Supervisor Facilities Maintenance, you will play an important role in delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused facilities maintenance services across the Olympic Dam operation. Working closely with contractors, operational stakeholders and support teams, you will oversee daily maintenance activities across a diverse facilities portfolio while ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in facilities maintenance, contractor management and operational leadership within a large-scale mining environment. You will contribute to maintenance planning, contract performance, cost management, safety outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives that support the ongoing success of Olympic Dam.
Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong relationships, balance competing priorities and work collaboratively across a broad range of operational and support teams.
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate daily facilities maintenance activities to support safe, reliable and efficient site operations.
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure maintenance work is appropriately prioritised and delivered to agreed standards.
- Coordinate facilities maintenance and property-related projects across the Olympic Dam portfolio.
- Lead field leadership activities, support risk assessments, facilitate investigations and ensure timely close-out of actions.
- Manage cost control activities including purchase orders, accruals, budget monitoring and reporting.
- Monitor service KPIs, identify non-conformances and support contract performance improvement opportunities.
- Build strong working relationships across logistics, transport, village operations, contracts, projects and shutdown teams.
- Coach, mentor and support the development of team members and contracting partners.
- Manage customer enquiries, feedback and service-related issues to support positive outcomes.
- Provide guidance and support to contractors to ensure HSE systems and performance align with Olympic Dam requirements.
What You'll Bring to the Role
You are an experienced maintenance, facilities or contractor management professional who enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships and driving safe operational outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in facilities maintenance, property maintenance, contractor management and/or supervisory roles within mining, industrial, infrastructure or facilities environments.
- Demonstrated safety leadership and the ability to influence positive HSEC behaviours and outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- The ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with contractors, customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications and enterprise systems such as SAP or similar maintenance management platforms.
- A valid manual driver's licence.
- Qualifications in maintenance, project management, engineering, building supervision or a relevant trade discipline will be highly regarded. We also value transferable operational experience and demonstrated capability.
Work Location
This position is based at Olympic Dam, South Australia and is offered on a residential, FIFO from Adelaide or DIDO basis, operating on a 7/7 roster with on-call accountabilities.
Whether you are seeking residential living in Roxby Downs or the flexibility of FIFO or DIDO, this role offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career at one of Australia's most significant mining and minerals processing operations.
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 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 such as paid parental leave and recognition programs.
Life at Olympic Dam
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, connection and wellbeing.
- Vibrant village lifestyle with a modern tavern, golf simulators and regular social events.
- Strong focus on wellbeing, with a fully equipped gym, outdoor courts, yoga, Pilates and personal trainers on site.
- Great food experiences, including varied menus and themed dining nights.
- Easy access to everyday essentials, with daily bus services to the township of Roxby Downs.
- Ongoing investment in facilities, creating a comfortable, safe and continually improving place to live and work.
- And so much more!
About the role
Please apply before 1 November 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, several checks may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role, including police/criminal background checks, medical assessments, 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, including 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
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