In-Demand Senior governance engineer Jobs in South Australia

Senior Backfill Engineer - Prominent Hill
BHP —Prominent Hill SA
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
11d
Senior Data Engineer (Melbourne/Adelaide)
Intelligen Group —Adelaide SA
- $150,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- AI
- Work from home
- Free food
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Senior Governance Engineer
ASC Pty Ltd —Osborne SA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Parental leave
Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE) / Senior Tailings Dam Engineer
BHP —South Australia
- Management
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
8d
Senior Aerospace Engineer
Nova Group —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Senior Commercial Manager - Corporate
Babcock International —Adelaide SA
- No degree
- Business
- Parental leave
10d
Geotechnical Engineer - Townsville QLD location
WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Electronic Warfare and Sensors Engineer
Downer Group —South Australia
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
10d
Senior Tailings Engineer - Adelaide
Hatch —Greater Adelaide SA
- Management
- Leadership
Quick Apply
EOI - Nuclear Project Manager
Mott MacDonald —Greater Adelaide SA
- Part-time
- Agile
Senior Mobility Specialist
Datacom —Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply
Senior Systems Engineer
Saab —Greater Adelaide SA
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
EL1 Senior DevOps Engineer
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission —Greater Adelaide SA
- $122,620 - $139,850 a year
- Call employer
- Azure
- AI
13d
Project Engineer
BHP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
4d
Senior Urban Planner
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Systems Engineering and Integration Manager
Babcock International —Keswick SA
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
11d
Technical Engineering Manager – Land Capability
Saab —Greater Adelaide SA
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Principal - Nuclear Safety Management System Assurance
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
Senior Cloud Engineer - 12 Months Fixed Term
Datacom —Adelaide SA
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Quick Apply
Senior Engineer Electrical
BHP —Greater Adelaide SA
- Monday to Friday
- Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Leadership
- Parental leave
9d

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Senior Backfill Engineer - Prominent Hill

BHP -
Prominent Hill SA

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Job Details

11 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

Performance testing
Analysis skills
Business planning
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Date: 11 Aug 2026 Job Posting End Date: Job Country: Australia #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Job State/Province: South Australia Job Location/Region: Prominent Hill

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 Prominent Hill

Prominent Hill is a well-established copper‑gold operation within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, with a strong future and ongoing investment.

Located 650km north‑west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining and is located on the traditional lands of the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara people. Prominent Hill produces one of the highest grades of copper concentrate in the world.

A major shaft project is supporting underground expansion and extending mine life to at least 2040, creating long-term opportunities across the operation.

It’s a technically complex site where you can build your skills, take on new challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters. new challenges, and be part of a team where safety and looking out for each other matters.

About the Role

The Senior Backfill Engineer sits within the Technical Services department and provides leadership and subject matter expertise to support underground backfilling systems at Prominent Hill.

You will play a key role supporting Paste Fill and Rockfill operations, including backfill strategy, reticulation design, stope design interaction, and backfill performance optimisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your team leadership background and technical expertise in backfill engineering within a collaborative, safety‑focused Technical Services environment.

The position is based at Prominent Hill on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta.

In this role you will be responsible for :

Reviewing and optimising paste fill mix designs based on exposure stability requirements and stope performance
Monitoring backfill performance, including strength testing, QA/QC results, and stope reconciliations
Providing technical input and governance for Paste Fill and Rockfill systems
Design, review, and optimisation of paste fill reticulation systems, including layout, operating pressures, and capacity considerations
Undertaking and reviewing paste fill flow modelling to support system performance, debottlenecking, and future planning
Developing, reviewing, and maintaining backfill procedures, standards, and technical documentation
Supporting investigations, risk assessments, and change management processes related to backfill systems
Lead and coach engineers, uplift capability, and build a culture focused on quality
Compiling technical reports and providing expertise to support production performance analysis and business planning
Drive collaboration with Geotechnical, Mine Planning, and Operations teams to ensure safe, effective backfill design and execution

About You

A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience with underground mining backfill roles, Paste Fill and/or Rockfill systems, including reticulation design or flow modelling, is highly regarded
Familiarity with mining software (e.g. Deswik)
Demonstrated experience in an underground or technical mining engineering role
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with a systems‑based approach
Proven ability to influence outcomes and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Well-developed communication skills with an interest in providing technical leadership, support and solutions.
Demonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable and decision making.
Effective and influential team leadership experience with proven change culture demonstrated.

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.

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, connection, 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

And so much more!

How to Apply

Please apply before 23 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 [email protected].

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