Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: * Please note: We have recently updated our system and information you have provided previously may now be out of date. When you log in to your candidate profile, take a moment to review your details and confirm all required questions are complete and accurate. * Specialist Radiation & Occupation Hygiene | Prominent Hill | 8/6 Roster Date: 20 Oct 2026 Job Posting End Date: Job Country: Australia 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, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future. 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 robust future and ongoing investment. Located 650km north-west of Adelaide, the site operates across underground and surface mining on an 8/6 FIFO roster. 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. We currently have a vacancy for aSpecialist Radiation & Occupational Hygiene, reporting to the Superintendent Safety,



Radiation & Occupational Hygiene. The Challenge Ahead As a Specialist Radiation & Occupational Hygiene, you will play a critical role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce across Prominent Hill’s mining and processing operations. Working as part of the Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Management team, you will provide specialist advice and technical expertise across radiation safety, occupational hygiene and exposure management programs. You'll partner closely with operational leaders, frontline teams and technical stakeholders to identify risks, implement effective controls and drive continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for an experienced health professional who enjoys combining field-based work with technical problem solving, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. You will help shape exposure reduction initiatives, support compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to a safe, healthy and high-performing workplace. What You’ll Bring to the Role You are a motivated and technically capable radiation and/or occupational hygiene professional who is passionate about improving workplace health outcomes. You bring a practical approach to risk management and enjoy influencing positive change through collaboration and evidence-based decision making. To be successful, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Radiation/Nuclear Science, Occupational Hygiene,



Toxicology, Health Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in radiation management and/or occupational hygiene programs.
- The ability to engage, coach and influence stakeholders at all levels on health-related risks, initiatives and controls.
- Well-developed planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative mindset combined with the confidence to work autonomously and take accountability for outcomes.
- A current driver's licence, with manual driving experience considered advantageous. Additionally, the following would be highly regarded:
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) accreditation or licensing.
- Full membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
- Experience using Cority, Medgate or similar health and safety management systems.
- Exposure to mining, minerals processing or other heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide specialist advice on radiation and occupational hygiene hazards, assessing risks and recommending effective controls to reduce workforce exposure.
- Support the management of radiation hazards including long-lived radioactive dust (LLRD), radon decay products (RDP), gamma radiation, radiation-emitting equipment, contamination clearance activities, waste management and transport requirements.
- Manage occupational hygiene risks including dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, gases, vibration, thermal stress, organic vapours, asbestos and biological hazards.
- Act as Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and contribute to rad

📌 Specialist Radiation (Adelaide)
🏢 Bhp Group
📍 Adelaide