[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All BHP Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) BHP Group · Australia # Superintendent - Coal Mining | Peak Downs | BMA Australia Listed on BHP Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on BHP Group’s careers site →](https://careers.bhp.com/job/Superintendent-Coal-Mining-Peak-Downs-BMA/1434201900/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [BHP Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/) / Superintendent - Coal Mining | Peak Downs | BMA ## Job description 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 here ### About The Role Peak Downs is an open-pit coal mine that produces high-quality hard coking coal and is one of Australia's biggest coal mines by recoverable coal reserves. It's located 31 kilometres south east of Moranbah in Queensland's Bowen Basin on the traditional lands of the Barada Barna people. In this role you will be responsible for the safety, volume and costs of our Coal operations, whilst providing strong leadership to the teams on site. Reporting to the Manager Production Load and Haul, you will be a dynamic leader with a strong safety focus and the ability to influence and shape the organisational culture. Your passion for continuously seeking to improve will be key to your success in delivering the site’s KPI’s and mission. ### Key responsibilities Effectively assigning and communicating tasks to teams and team members Accountability for safety, productivity, compliance and cost Managing performance outcomes for the team Resolving resourcing and scheduling issues to deliver the plan Providing input into all planning horizons - Contribute to the development of the weekly plan - Identify performance enhancing initiatives - Manage statutory obligations - Analyse variances, trends, risks and opportunities across shifts, highlighting operational performance issues to management - Prepare reports describing performance for discussion with other leaders Contractor management - Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo ### About You As the Superintendent Coal Mining, you will have demonstrated experience working in a large scale open cut mining operation specifically within Coal Mining. Relevant mining qualifications and statutory competencies (e.g. S123, G2, or Open Cut Examiner where required) - Proven leadership experience in open-cut coal mining operations, with a focus on safety, productivity, and team development - Strong understanding of mine planning, scheduling, and operational execution - Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence Committed to upholding environmental standards and regulatory compliance 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. 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, sexual 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Australia[Apply on BHP Group’s careers site →](https://careers.bhp.com/job/Superintendent-Coal-Mining-Peak-Downs-BMA/1434201900/) ## More jobs at BHP Group ### [Fabrication Apprenticeships | BHP FutureFit Academy | Perth](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/jobs/a5eb75b59e5f7738a996/) Australia ### [Machine Rebuilds Fitter | Perth Rebuild Centre | WA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/jobs/69e9018dc41f7a1161ac/) Australia ### [Principal BOS | Caval Ridge | BMA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/jobs/aace70f6c762be3da561/) Australia ### [Shunter | WAIO | Rail | Port Hedland | FIFO or Residential](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/jobs/9fa0ad25c37d11428723/) Australia ### [Superintendent Block Cave Mining - Carrapateena - 8/6 FIFO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bhp-group/jobs/dfe5a52e388a5adaf785/) Australia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Laboratory Coal Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/15ae48a3a466df67be49/) SGS · Paget, QLD, Australia ### [Coal Technician - Muswellbrook NSW](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/ebd300f240a41bbc676d/) SGS · Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia ### [Superintendent Mining](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evolution-mining/jobs/48b788bfb80f32ef1898/) Evolution Mining · Red Lake, ON, CA ### [Ingeniero/a en Ventas Técnicas - Mining - Antofagasta](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ecolab/jobs/c73f6402a1dc39cedf6b/) Ecolab · Antofagasta, Chile OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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