Date: 27 Aug 2026
Job Posting End Date:
Job Country:
Australia
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Job State/Province: Queensland
Job Location/Region: Bowen Basin
About BHP
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About the Role
Goonyella Riverside are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Washplant Operator to join our Processing team. Reporting to the Processing Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the washplant operates safely, efficiently, and productively while maintaining the highest environmental standards.
This position is offered on a 7/7 day/night roster.
Key responsibilities:
- Operate and monitor the Coal Handling Prep Plant (CHPP)
- Performing production tasks include inspections, troubleshooting of production issues, machinery operation and cleaning activities to maintain housekeeping standards
- Assist maintenance team as needed for breakdown maintenance repairs
- Identifying and rectifying hazards, damage and defects
- Ensure all incidents, breaches, near misses and hazards are reported on
- Cultivate positive relationships with all key stakeholders through effective communication & consultation
- Actively take part in the BHP Operating System (BOS) to improve our processes and remove waste from the business
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with washplant processes and equipment and a strong commitment to maintaining safe work practices and environmental compliance. A reliable and proactive team player, you demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You thrive in a fast-paced production environment, and are committed to supporting a productive, efficient, and safety-first workplace.
Successful candidates will also possess the following:
- Prior work experience in coal handling and processing or other minerals processing.
- Previous authorisations/qualifications for CHPP RII Competencies ie RIIPRO301D, RIIMCP301D, RIIWBP203D or RIIPRO302D, Conduct Rail Dispatch Operations and Conduct Coal Stockpile Dozer Operations
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.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
