Specialist Governance | Melbourne |
BHP
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 Specialist Governance is a member of the Group Governance team based in Melbourne, reporting to the Head of Governance.
The Specialist will work across the Group Governance team providing support on governance issues, projects and major transactions as they arise from time to time. The role will also support the Head of Governance in planning and prepararation for Board events and meetings.
This is a full time position based in the BHP Melbourne Office, flexible work options are available which will be discussed at interview.
The Specialist is accountable for:
- Governance issues and projects: supporting the Group Governance team on governance issues, best practice and discrete projects, including benchmarking, monitoring and research on changes to the governance regulatory environment and identifying emerging governance risks, challenges and opportunities.
- Transactions: working with the Heads of Governance across the team to support and manage corporate transactions from time to time, including acquisitions or divestments.
- Board: supporting the Head of Governance with planning, management and preparation for Board meetings. This will include working closely with the Head of Goveranance, Group Investment Review Committee Office and other key stakeholders to manage Board approval and oversight of major capital projects and certain investments.
About You
As the successful candidate you will possess the following:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Strong verbal and written communication with personnel at senior levels.
- Ability to win the trust and confidence of stakeholders and operate as a trusted adviser.
- Adaptable to change; works well with ambiguity; ability to prioritise multiple critical tasks, and flexibility to alter priorities.
- Indicates a willingness to speak up, take responsibility and lead outcomes.
- Ability to work autonomously and also effectively within a team and is a positive contributor to the team.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects involving multiple key stakeholders, which often requires an ability to integrate and plan a range of activities.
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.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.
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.