Lead Project Studies

**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**:
Reporting to the Study Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the development of significant investments that will deliver on BHPs safety, production and environmental commitments, manage long-term business risk and leave a positive legacy for future generations. You will play a significant role in delivering business value through the development of superior safety, scope, cost, schedule and quality outcomes. Other key accountabilities include:

- Lead development of the study in accordance with Our Requirements and the Minerals Australia Projects Internal Standard.
- Business case development, opportunity framing, study work planning and end of phase reporting through study phases.
- Providing line management and leadership for Study Specialists within the team.
- Engaging with internal stakeholders and integrating inputs from various contributors to the study under the functional model.
- Identifying and delivering value optimisation initiatives.
- Ensuring that project risks are identified and actively managed throughout the study phases.
- Development of project scope, reviewing tender documentation and assessing submissions.

The Lead Project Studies roles are full-time, Perth based positions with some site travel.

**About You**:
Experienced working within dynamic environments, you will be an effective problem solver and compelling influencer, able to clearly communicate business benefits, risks, and project dependencies.

You will have divergent and convergent thinking skills, an excellent 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 experienced in leading and managing teams and will have significant project management experience. Other key attributes include:

- Demonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in Safety Leadership, maintain project culture and performance recognition
- Communication and influencing skills, including the ability to produce concise reports and presentations to management
- Influencing, motivational and negotiating skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change with resilience
- Flexibility to travel where required
- Passion for creating an engaging and supportive culture
- You will be degree qualified in engineering, project management, business or a relevant discipline, or have equivalent industry experience. Post Graduate qualifications in Business or Project Management and/or experience with mine development and port & rail projects will be viewed favourably but is not mandatory.

**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.