AddressAbout 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 the Role
South Flank is looking for a Principal Leadership Capability to support the progress and expansion our Supervisory Leadership Capability Program. Reporting to the Manager Site Improvement, this role will be accountable for delivery of our Supervisory Leadership Development Program which provides on-the-job targeted coaching for frontline Supervisors across the South Flank Site. Utilising a combination of observation, feedback, education and coaching, this role enables customised support to uplift leader capability.
This role is a site-based role with weekly FIFO from Perth to Site (South Flank) on a 5:2, 4:3, 9:5 roster.
Your key deliverables include, but are not limited to:
- Work alongside frontline Supervisors to observe, coach and upskill in both leadership skills and technical elements;
- Liaise with senior leaders to share learnings and embed capability improvements;
- Scope and develop individual development activities for participants throughout the program and post completion to support ongoing improvement;
- Develop and facilitate education and intervention programs for participants to lift performance and standardise expectations across teams and embed core activities;
- Support embedment of BOS and other South Flank specific tools (e.g. Driver Dashboard);
- Identify emerging trends in frontline leadership capability, recommend and implement improvements;
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and ensure integration across other BHP leadership programs, capability and culture priorities.
About You
We have a strong focus on finding individuals with the right values, leadership and communication skills. Your interpersonal skills will foster collaborative working relationships and your ability to quickly engage, build rapport and connect with others will be an absolute priority. Your commitment to making a real difference to the capability of our leaders and overall business performance will be highly regarded.
Additionally, you will be, or have:
- Experience in people leadership in a dynamic work environment;
- Leadership coaching skills or have provided coaching through the course of a past role;
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to engage and build relationships across multiple layers of the organisation from senior management to frontline leaders and technicians;
- Very good organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise tasks and work both independently and as part of a team;
- Good experience and skills in the use of technology in managing work processes, data capture and performance reporting;
- Exposure to, or participation in BHP Operating System (BOS) will be highly regarded;
- Previous front line leadership experience in Mining, Fixed Plant or MEM.
About South Flank
BHP’s US$3.6 billion South Flank is a greenfield mine and brownfield processing centre created adjacent to and within the Mining Area C operation. Located approximately 130km north-west of Newman, South Flank together with Mining Area C will become one of the largest iron ore hubs in the world, within reach of several billion tonnes of high-grade ore. South Flank will help to maximise the volume and quality of BHP’s iron ore production, which is essential for the world’s steel.
South Flank has recently reached a significant milestone in the delivery of first ore – safely, on time and on budget – underpinned by the hard work and ingenuity of our workforce. Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live and operate, South Flank is focused on high performance, flexible work arrangements, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance.
How to Apply
Please apply before 15 December 2022.
You may be requested to complete a short video assessment as part of your application.
Please be aware that there may be a short delay in interviews and updates over the Christmas period.
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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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.
