Principal Operational Readiness Technical Training

At BHP Billiton 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.

BHP Billiton Iron Ore is one of the world’s leading suppliers of iron ore. The Company’s operations currently involve an integrated system of seven inland mines, more than 1,000 kilometres of rail and two separate port facilities; Nelson Point and Finucane Island at Port Hedland.

The South Flank Project is an expansion of BHP's existing Mining Area C hub, located approximately 130 km by road north-west of the town of Newman. This project has potential to become one of the largest standalone iron ore processing centres in the world, within reach of several billion tonnes of high-grade ore. Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live, South Flank is focused on high performance, flexible work arrangements, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance. 

This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic individual to be part of something big – to work in an innovative team, with evolving technology, and playing a pivotal role in creating a world class mine.

Working in a dynamic environment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and talented individual to take on the key role of Principal Operational Readiness – Training.  Liaising closely with site operations and functions, you will be responsible for applying your training expertise to develop detailed training plans and oversee the training effort for the South Flank workforce. 

Reporting to Manager Operational Readiness your key areas of work will include ensuring that all project stakeholders have clarity around accountabilities for the development, delivery and governance of training.  You will work with functional and line teams to monitor the development and delivery of training across all areas and resolve any gaps.  Additionally, you will identify opportunities for improved and innovative training programmes and training methods that will go beyond current business standards.

With a focus on workforce diversity, you will work with all stakeholders to enable diversity through considered and appropriate technical training strategies and programmes.

About You: 

If you are an outcome focused, energetic person who is passionate about safety and have the ability to build great relationships, then you will be an ideal candidate to be part of our team.

To be successful in this role you will have significant industry experience in training delivery and management with post grad qualifications desirable but not mandatory.  You will bring a high level of technical proficiency across a broad range of areas and demonstrated risk management acumen. 

With a track record of effectively managing multiple initiatives and engaging a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders, you are comfortable with ambiguity and confident in working through change management in a complex environment.

We value diversity in experience and your career history will testify to your ability to demonstrate strong critical reasoning skills and quickly grasp technical problems and complex theories and concepts. Energetic and driven, with a strong understanding of safe operations and safe behaviour fundamentals you work well under pressure bringing a high attention to detail and the consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines.

A performance and achievement orientated professional, your technical strengths will be complemented by excellent engagement and communication skills. Proactive, credible and influential, you relate well with people, communicating confidently and building strong working relationships with key stakeholders. 

This is an exciting opportunity to have a real business impact and deliver a step change in the development and delivery of technical training ensuring a highly trained and safe workforce. 

 

You will be based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi award winning office tower - ‘City Square’. You will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.

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.  As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we offer a range of family friendly work practices, including flexible employment arrangements, and a substantial parental leave policy, which now includes retirement savings / superannuation contributions during parental leave.   Find out more about our benefits in each location on our People & Careers Page at our website

 Reference Number – 63185

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.

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