Production Operator
Posted 22 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Productions Operators | Production East | Operations Services”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
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.
About Operations Services
BHP Operations Services provides industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance. BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.
About the Role
BHP Operations Services Production team currently operates across various locations across Australia. We currently have opportunities for Production Operators to be part of our team across our Peak Downs, Saraji and Goonyella Deployment and are seeking experienced Operators who can operate one of more of the following equipment:
Excavators – EX 5600, Liebherr 9800 or similar size equipment
Dozers - CAT D10, D11
Grader – CAT 24M
Haul/Dump Trucks – CAT 793, CAT 797, Komatsu 930E, T282 and/or equivalent equipment
Water Truck – CAT 785
What's on offer:
- Permanent employment with BHP Operations Services with all the benefits of full-time work
- Funded flights provided from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns or allowances for living locally/DIDO
- Competitive remuneration and according to current market
- Continuous focus on developing and upskilling our people with the option to diversify your equipment experience
- Smaller teams focused on diversity, culture, safety, processes and performance
- Access to our BHP Shares Program
- The possibility of learning new technologies as part of developing a long term career with us
- Transportation to site - this provided from the main regional cities and discussed during recruitment process.
About you
As the successful candidate you will possess the following skills and experience:
- A safe operator who is both dedicated and enthusiastic about your job;