Security & Emergency Management
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Security & Emergency Management Lead I Peak Downs I BMA”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
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.
About the role
We're seeking an experienced SEM Lead to lead Security, Emergency and Medical Management at our Peak Downs operation. This Monday to Friday role offers both RESI, FIFO or DIDO.
As the SEM Lead, you will provide visible leadership and strategic oversight of Security, Medical and Emergency Management systems, procedures and performance. You'll play a key role in developing team capability, driving compliance, enhancing emergency preparedness and supporting the site's safety and risk objectives.
Reporting to the SEM Manager, the key responsibilities include:
- Lead and support Security, Medical and Emergency Management teams to deliver safe and reliable operational outcomes.
- Maintain and continuously improve SEM systems, procedures and compliance frameworks.
- Analyse performance data and provide reporting, insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
- Manage SEM-related contracts and service providers, ensuring performance, accountability and value delivery.
- Support operational budgeting and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies.
- Lead incident management training programs, emergency exercises and capability-building initiatives.
- Identify, assess and manage risks using established risk management frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capability.
- Contribute to sustainability outcomes by managing people, community, environmental and human rights risks.
- Champion a culture focused on safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Security, Medical and Emergency Management or related field.
- Mining, resources, industrial or heavy industry experience is highly regarded.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing emergency or crisis response activities.
- Strong understanding of Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation.
- Experience managing budgets, contracts and service provider performance.
Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
About BHP
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.