Specialist Radiation & Occupational Hygiene (8/6 FIFO)

About the role

BHP's Prominent Hill copper-gold operation, located 650 km north-west of Adelaide, is recruiting a Specialist Radiation & Occupational Hygiene to report to the Superintendent Safety, Radiation & Occupational Hygiene. The role sits within the Health, Safety, Security and Emergency Management team and provides specialist advice on radiation safety, occupational hygiene and exposure management. It suits an experienced health professional who combines field work with technical problem solving, stakeholder engagement and project leadership. The position is based at Prominent Hill on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide or Port Augusta.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on radiation and occupational hygiene hazards, assess risks and recommend controls to reduce workforce exposure
• Support radiation hazard management including long-lived radioactive dust, radon decay products, gamma radiation, radiation-emitting equipment, contamination clearance, waste management and transport
• Manage occupational hygiene risks such as dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, gases, vibration, thermal stress, organic vapours, asbestos and biological hazards
• Act as Assistant Radiation Safety Officer and contribute to radiation safety governance and compliance
• Coordinate and oversee monitoring programs, including real-time monitoring technologies, and maintain monitoring data and reports in systems such as Cority
• Partner with operational leaders on health risk management strategies and lead improvement projects from planning to delivery
• Investigate unexpected exposure events, conduct hazard assessments and recommend corrective actions
• Support and lead internal and external audits of radiation and occupational hygiene systems
• Deliver training and awareness programs for employees and contractors

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Radiation/Nuclear Science, Occupational Hygiene, Toxicology, Health Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong technical knowledge and practical experience in radiation management and/or occupational hygiene programs
• Ability to engage, coach and influence stakeholders on health-related risks and controls
• Planning, organisation and time management skills, with a collaborative mindset and autonomy
• Current driver's licence; manual driving experience considered advantageous
• Highly regarded: Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) accreditation or licensing, full membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, experience with Cority, Medgate or similar systems, and exposure to mining or heavy industry

What we offer

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses and an employee share plan
• Career development opportunities across BHP
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance, paid parental leave and flexible, family-friendly options
• On-site accommodation with a private room, gym open daily from 3am to 9pm, sports facilities, Wi-Fi and recreational areas

Applications close 5pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The recruitment process may include background, medical, drug and alcohol, due diligence, right to work and reference checks.