Lead Project Studies

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 the Role

We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to join our WA Asset Projects Mines and NPI Portfolio in a Lead Project Studies role.

Working in a proactive and supportive team, you will promote business excellence using your business acumen, problem solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

We are looking for experienced project development professionals with outstanding analytical abilities and a desire to deliver meaningful and impactful work.

Reporting to Manager Studies, you will lead the development of $100M+ projects through BHP's project development lifecycle phases. You will play a significant role in delivering business value through the development of superior safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes.

• These are Perth-based positions (with occasional travel to site) offering excellent flexibility._

Other key accountabilities will include :

• Leading a culture of care through visible safety leadership and an uncompromising commitment to health, safety and the environment.
• Liaising with and coordinating the many people who will contribute to the assigned studies under the functional model, maintaining a high level of key stakeholder engagement and guiding relevant projects through project study phases;
• Developing assigned studies, in accordance with Our Requirements and the Minerals Australia Projects Internal Standard.
• Ensuring the project risks are identified and actively managed throughout the study phases.
• Owning the business case and delivering value through optimisation initiatives.
• About You

Experienced in working within dynamic project environments, you will be an effective problem solver and compelling influencer, able to clearly communicate business benefits, risks, and project dependencies. You will need to be proactive, outcome focused with excellent verbal / presentation and written communication skills. This role may require some travel to site.

You will have divergent and convergent thinking skills, a strong understanding of business value and be adept at stakeholder management. Your ability to manage complexity and ambiguity will be a key strength in this role.

You will be degree qualified in either engineering, science, business, commerce or similar.

• How to Apply
• 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 and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.