Specialist DevOps OS

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

Our Global BHP Technology function is undergoing an exciting transformation journey and moving towards modern ways of working.  Be part of a newly formed global DevOps team that partner with our Operations, Centre’s of Excellence & Functions to drive improvement and innovation in safety, culture, productivity, and social value through the application of world-class technology.

As part of Enterprise & Global Operational Functions Technology team, you will report directly to the Product Owner Operations Services (OS).  Key focus area for this role will be supporting the delivery and maintenance of OS product enhancements, continuous improvement (CI), software change management, compliance and BAU activities. You will work as part of a global team which interacts closely with multiple teams across Technology, OS, and a large offshore partner team. Preferred location for this role is Brisbane but also Perth will be considered as a secondary choice.

In this role, your key accountabilities will include:

• Acting as an SME for various OS products and working with the partner teams around new requirements and business cases, prioritisation of demand, reviewing designs for small changes, and providing functional or technical advice.
• Assists to the overall management of the minor works and operations required to support the portfolio.
• Accountable for the operational support and stability of OS Product Portfolio of applications in line with agreed SLAs and maintaining mean time to restore of services within target timeframes.
• Drives automation and improvement of the applications in the portfolio to continuously improve service reliability, sustainability, and performance. This includes supporting Cloud Acceleration and Implementation.
• Assists in building a DevOps Culture, capability, and standardized routines.
• Assists with Application Portfolio Simplification.
• Engage with stakeholders in technology and business for problem management, business impact and other requirements clarification.
• Commit to cyber standards, health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development, as well as BHP’s Charter and Code of Conduct.  

About You

As the successful candidate you will possess the following: 

• Experience specialising in development and operational support of IT applications and systems. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present and discuss technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding.
• Team working skills, capable of engagement and influence with different stakeholders and ability to manage conflicts/issues with the business/end users.
• Ability to work with globally spread diverse team.
• Ability to manage conflicts/issues to agree priority requirements effectively and efficiently with the business/end users.
• Safety and sustainability mind-set.
• High level of business analysis experience.
• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related (STEM) discipline (preferred but not essential)

Desirable skills: 

• Experience in providing DevOps services using Web API, Visual Studio, Java Script framework, SQL, Python technologies
• Knowledge and understanding of Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge & practical experience in Agile, DevOps methodologies and practices is an advantage.
• Ability to engage with others and to use multiple data points to take a planned and structured approach to solving problems.
• Ability to lead change.
• Experience in immersive technologies and Virtual Reality (preferred)
• This role does not require working in shifts and site travel may require based on the requirement.

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.

BHP also requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (from the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website.  

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.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. 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.