Date: 29 Aug 2026
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Job Country:
Australia
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Job State/Province: Western Australia
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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.
The Newman Operations team are currently seeking applications from experienced individuals to join our Fixed Plant Processing Team. We are looking for people who are motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and will enjoy being part of collaborative and diverse teams.
These are residential roles based on even-time roster which include a combination of day & night shifts.
Position Overview
The Processing Production Outflow Team plays a critical role in supporting the WAIO supply chain by ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of ore to rail. Ore received from OHP2, OHP3, and the Car Dumper is stacked onto the Coarse Ore Stockpile (COS). From the COS, ore is drawn through the chutes, processed via the Screenhouse, transferred to the stockyard, reclaimed, and subsequently loaded onto trains at the Train Loadout (TLO).
Operators in these roles are responsible for the safe and effective operation of heavy machinery on the Coarse Ore Stockpile and Train Load Cones and make a key contribution to the achievement of Ore for Rail and Time at Mine targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Safely and efficiently operate all machinery associated with COS and TLO stockpile activities.
- Maintain stable and consistent ore flow into the working chutes.
- Safely push and manage stockpiles to maintain space and optimise product flow.
- Maintain a safe and compliant stockpile profile at all times.
- Effectively manage water pooling and general stockpile conditions.
The 7,000 strong community of Newman enjoys well-established town facilities including a newly revitalised town centre with shops and restaurants as well as sporting facilities, swimming pool and Gym’s. Newman is gateway to the Karijini National Park, where you will be in close proximity to spectacular gorges, water courses and stunningly unique landscapes to explore in your free time.
Your Experience
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated competency in operating CAT D11/D10 dozers and Liebherr 9150/9200 excavators
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and proven ability to work within a team environment.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and uphold behaviours aligned to our Charter Values.
- Have previous experience operating on live stockpiles (preferred but not essential).
- Be able to work effectively with stakeholders including IROC Control, MEW, Field Maintenance, and both Fixed Plant Processing and Maintenance teams.
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.
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 [email protected].
