Practice Lead Mining

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8d • Onsite

About The Position

As Practice Lead Mining, you will play a critical leadership role within BHP's Jansen Stage 2 (JS2) Project, providing strategic and operational leadership across mining development and facilities delivery. As part of the Owner's Team, you will lead the integration of engineering, procurement, contracts, mine development, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness activities to ensure successful project execution and handover. This role is accountable for delivering a significant mining development portfolio and requires close collaboration across project, operational, and contractor teams. You will influence key stakeholders across a complex matrix organization, driving alignment, performance, and value creation throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading major mining development, construction, and project delivery programs.
• Strong underground mining experience, ideally including soft rock and desirable potash experience.
• Experience integrating project delivery with operational requirements and managing complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contractor management processes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, operational teams, and external partners.
• Proven capability in risk management, project controls, and governance frameworks.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and building a culture of care, inclusion, and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and delivery of mining development and facilities scope across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness functions.
• Manage critical interfaces between project and operations, ensuring alignment of mine planning, fleet utilization, infrastructure requirements, ventilation systems, logistics, and shared resources.
• Drive project execution to achieve agreed safety, schedule, cost, and scope commitments.
• Oversee commissioning, turnover, and handover activities to support a seamless transition into operations.
• Monitor project performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies to support delivery outcomes.
• Lead contractor and commercial performance management to maximize operational and financial value.
• Develop and drive strategic planning and scheduling processes, ensuring critical path activities are effectively managed.
• Provide leadership across a matrixed organization, aligning diverse functional teams toward common objectives.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
• Fair and competitive compensation, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
• A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to express their authentic identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior