Supervisor Waste Management & Civil | Olympic Dam | Residential, FIFO or DIDO | 7/7 Roster

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.

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 Waste Management & Civil, you will play an important role in delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused Waste Management & Civil maintenance services across the Olympic Dam operation. Working closely with contractors, operational stakeholders and support teams, you will oversee daily operation and maintenance activities across a diverse portfolio while ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with operational and environmental requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in contractor management, waste management, civil maintenance 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, maintenance and support teams. 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate daily waste management and civil 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.


• 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, operations, maintenance, 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 experienced in waste management, civil maintenance or contractor management and enjoys solving problems, building strong working relationships and driving safe operational outcomes.

 To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in waste management, civil maintenance, contractor management and/or supervisory roles within mining, industrial, infrastructure or resource recovery centres.


• 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 waste management, civil maintenance, project management, engineering, or a relevant industry experience 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 dayshift 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. 

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 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. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

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].