Job Description
Date: 23 Mar 2026
Job Posting End Date:
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: South Australia
Job Location/Region: Olympic Dam
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 Olympic Dam Drill & Blast Underground team is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Supervisor to help shape a safe, high-performing and supportive work environment.
In this key leadership role, you will coordinate and oversee daily underground blasting activities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production outcomes across the Olympic Dam operation. Working closely with a skilled and supportive team, you will drive high-quality planning, execution, monitoring and continuous improvement across all drill and blast activities on site.
About the Role
As a Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will:
Lead and support the Underground Blast Team to deliver safe, compliant and effective blasting outcomes
Oversee daily shot preparation, timing, QA/QC checks and blast initiation
Collaborate closely with stope drillers, stope chargers and the magazine keeper to meet production schedules
Foster a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, clear communication and continuous improvement
Support the training, coaching and ongoing development of team members
Champion inclusive, respectful and consistent ways of working across the blast team
This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your guidance will directly influence team culture, safety performance and operational success.
About You
You bring a calm, steady and people-centred approach to leadership. You are a strong communicator who enjoys planning ahead, solving problems and working collaboratively to achieve results. Confident in your technical expertise, you are equally committed to supporting your team through change, challenge and growth.
To Be Successful, You Will Have:
South Australian Blast Licence
Extensive supervisory experience within Underground Drill & Blast or underground blasting operations
Strong knowledge of drill & blast planning, field operations and safety systems
Proven ability to build trust, motivate teams and help others perform at their best
A calm, inclusive and proactive approach to decision-making
A strong commitment to safety, compliance and high operational standards
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can lead with empathy, influence positive outcomes and contribute to a high-performing underground blast team, we would love to hear from you.
What This Role Offers
7/7 day and night roster
Opportunity to work with modern underground drilling technology
A strong team environment focused on safety, performance and continuous improvement
A valuable career opportunity with BHP
Participation in the BHP Shares Program
Attractive salary and benefits
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 ******* 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, ****** 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 inclusion@bhp.com.
Job Posting End Date:
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: South Australia
Job Location/Region: Olympic Dam
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 Olympic Dam Drill & Blast Underground team is seeking an experienced Drill & Blast Supervisor to help shape a safe, high-performing and supportive work environment.
In this key leadership role, you will coordinate and oversee daily underground blasting activities, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production outcomes across the Olympic Dam operation. Working closely with a skilled and supportive team, you will drive high-quality planning, execution, monitoring and continuous improvement across all drill and blast activities on site.
About the Role
As a Drill & Blast Supervisor, you will:
Lead and support the Underground Blast Team to deliver safe, compliant and effective blasting outcomes
Oversee daily shot preparation, timing, QA/QC checks and blast initiation
Collaborate closely with stope drillers, stope chargers and the magazine keeper to meet production schedules
Foster a culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, clear communication and continuous improvement
Support the training, coaching and ongoing development of team members
Champion inclusive, respectful and consistent ways of working across the blast team
This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your guidance will directly influence team culture, safety performance and operational success.
About You
You bring a calm, steady and people-centred approach to leadership. You are a strong communicator who enjoys planning ahead, solving problems and working collaboratively to achieve results. Confident in your technical expertise, you are equally committed to supporting your team through change, challenge and growth.
To Be Successful, You Will Have:
South Australian Blast Licence
Extensive supervisory experience within Underground Drill & Blast or underground blasting operations
Strong knowledge of drill & blast planning, field operations and safety systems
Proven ability to build trust, motivate teams and help others perform at their best
A calm, inclusive and proactive approach to decision-making
A strong commitment to safety, compliance and high operational standards
If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can lead with empathy, influence positive outcomes and contribute to a high-performing underground blast team, we would love to hear from you.
What This Role Offers
7/7 day and night roster
Opportunity to work with modern underground drilling technology
A strong team environment focused on safety, performance and continuous improvement
A valuable career opportunity with BHP
Participation in the BHP Shares Program
Attractive salary and benefits
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 ******* 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, ****** 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 inclusion@bhp.com.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Supervisor Drill and Blast position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.