Manager Resource Characterisation | WAIO - Geoscience | Perth | Mon - Fri
BHP
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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
We are seeking a Manager Resource Characterisation to lead a high-performing team focused on the collection, analysis, modelling and interpretation of geological data to support resource characterisation and strategic decision-making. This role is pivotal in translating geoscience strategy into operational plans and driving technical excellence across our resource characterisation activities.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the planning and integration of geological, structural, geochemical, geophysical, geometallurgical and geostatistical datasets to generate valuable orebody knowledge.
- Lead the application of advanced geostatistical techniques to model spatial variability and quantify geological uncertainty.
- Driving strategic decision-making through evidence-based value analysis and predictive modelling.
- Managing complex projects and resource allocation to deliver value and align with long-term business objectives.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and foster collaboration.
- Championing a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About You
Reporting to the Head of Geoscience, this position will work with multidisciplinary teams to explore new ways of working to deliver deposit knowledge, unlock resource value and communicate geological risk.
As the successful candidate ideally, you will:
- Relevant industry experience
- A degree in geoscience, geology, geostatistics, engineering or mining-related technical discipline.
- Experience in resource estimation, geological modelling and geostatistical analysis.
- Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to align technical work with business objectives.
- Value based decision making with clear criteria for success
- Principal and systems-based thinking to achieve desired outcomes.
- A commitment to safety, customer value, and operational excellence.
- Strong problem solving, ability to leading through change and visualising and managing performance
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.
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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.