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Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - FIFO/DIDO/Residential 7/7

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 Olympic Dam

Olympic Dam is Australia’s largest world-class underground mining operation, featuring a highly advanced in office metallurgical processing plant in South Australia. It offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a agile and future-focused environment.

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, known for its scale, innovation, and strong focus on safety and performance.

With ongoing investment, including over A$840 million in near-term growth capital,



you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop future-ready skills, and contribute to meeting the world’s increasing demand for copper and a more sustainable future.

We currently have a vacancy for a Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, reporting to the Superintendent Mobile Maintenance.

The Challenge Ahead

As a Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in leading a skilled maintenance team that supports the safe, reliable and efficient performance of Olympic Dam’s light vehicle fleet.

This is an opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do. You'll be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive culture, leading maintenance execution activities, and partnering with operational stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for the business.

You will work closely with planners, coordinators and frontline teams to ensure maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while actively identifying opportunities to improve fleet performance, maintenance practices and team capability.

What You’ll Bring to the Role





You are a collaborative and safety-focused leader who builds strong relationships and brings out the best in others. You thrive in an environment where you can combine technical maintenance knowledge with people leadership to deliver sustainable operational results.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience leading high-performing maintenance teams within mining, heavy industry or a similar operational workplace.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, environment and community (HSEC) principles, with the ability to lead safe work practices and risk management activities.
- Well-developed leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring and developing tradespeople and maintenance personnel.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capability, with an ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using maintenance management systems, including SAP-based programs.
- Contractor management experience or exposure, which will be highly regarded.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multiple levels of an organisation.
- A valid driver’s licence with the ability to operate a manual vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture that is inclusive, respectful and focused on achieving zero harm.
- Coach, support and develop maintenance personnel, helping them maximise their capability and performance.
- Lead and engage your team to foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the execution of planned, scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities across the light vehicle fleet.
- Work closely with Mobile Maintenance Coordinators and oper

📌 Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor (South Australia)
🏢 Bhp Group
📍 South Australia