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 the Role

The Water Planning team is currently seeking two Water Planning Specialists to join the team. There is a permanent role and a 14-month fixed term contract opportunity available. The roles are based in Brisbane, with once a month (approx.) travel to site within the Bowen Basin region. You will have access to technology that will enable you to work flexibly. 


Responsibilities of the roles include (but are not limited to):
 

Lead planning for water management activities and projects across tactical and strategic planning horizons Influence and lead change in water management across our sites and the broader coal business including leading site water working groups Support governance and update of key operational water models, these include; Water Balance (GoldSIM), Flooding (TUFLOW) and Water Reticulation (WaterGEMs) Leverage operational water models to assess future scenarios to ensure water related risks are managed appropriately Provide technical support to projects as a Water Management subject matter expert Manage external consultants to conduct technical studies Maintain a thorough water management system knowledge base of your respective sites Drive continuous improvement of internal processes and ways of working Support tracking of water performance metrics and delivery of key water reporting 



  About You

You will ideally possess the following skills and experience:
 

A tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (preferred disciplines Civil, Mining, Water Resources or Environmental) Demonstrated commitment to safety Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical and leadership audiences Ability to think strategically and quickly grasp technical problems and business requirements Ability to prioritise effectively based on risk and value Ability to apply knowledge of water management in an open cut mining context Capability in tools such as GIS, TUFLOW, GoldSIM or WaterGEMs is highly regarded Demonstrated capabilities in effectively engaging with various levels & across operations and functions to influence change 



  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. 

 

Applications close 17 December 2024. 

 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

 

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.