Principal Performance & Analytics | Fixed-Term | Perth or Brisbane

BHP; Perth, City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Extended leave entitlements

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP is seeking a Principal Performance and Analytics to join the Minerals Australia Operational Decarbonisation Team. You will translate decarbonisation priorities into clear performance insights, and work with senior leaders to strengthen delivery of our plan and decarbonisation pathway.

This 12-month fixed-term or secondment role reports to the Manager Performance, Data and Analytics, with start anticipated mid-November 2026. Applications close 22 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the Operational Decarbonisation performance management approach, drawing on BHP Operating System practices.
• Improve the effectiveness of performance boards, role confirmations, field leadership activities and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop clear narratives for quarterly, annual and executive reporting, translating complex information into practical insights.
• Act as a key interface with Communications and External Affairs to coordinate Operational Decarbonisation input and progress agreed priorities.
• Bring together operational evidence, performance insights and stakeholder perspectives to support external engagement and communications.
• Use stakeholder feedback and emerging insights to identify opportunities to strengthen messaging and address common misconceptions.
• Improve team processes, including the management and assessment of research, development, demonstration and deployment opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships across operational teams and functions, including Finance, Climate, Legal, Communications and External Affairs.

Job description

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.

About The Role

We are looking for a Principal Performance and Analytics to join the Minerals Australia Operational Decarbonisation Team.

Reporting to the Manager Performance, Data and Analytics, you will translate Operational Decarbonisation priorities into clear performance insights, practical actions, and effective stakeholder communications. You will work closely with senior leaders, program teams and functional partners to strengthen delivery of our plan and build confidence in our decarbonisation pathway.

In This Role You Will

• Develop and continuously improve the Operational Decarbonisation performance management approach, drawing on BHP Operating System practices.
• Improve the effectiveness of performance boards, role confirmations, field leadership activities and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop clear narratives for quarterly, annual and executive reporting, translating complex information into practical insights.
• Act as a key interface with Communications and External Affairs to coordinate Operational Decarbonisation input and progress agreed priorities.
• Bring together operational evidence, performance insights and stakeholder perspectives to support external engagement and communications.
• Use stakeholder feedback and emerging insights to identify opportunities to strengthen messaging and address common misconceptions.
• Improve team processes, including the management and assessment of research, development, demonstration and deployment opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships across operational teams and functions, including Finance, Climate, Legal, Communications and External Affairs.

This role provides an opportunity to shape how Operational Decarbonisation manages performance, communicates progress and supports informed decisions across a complex and evolving portfolio.

This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity, with an anticipated start date of mid-November 2026. Applications close 22 September 2026.

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.

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.

• flexible working options
• generous paid parental leave policy
• other extended leave entitlements
• parent rooms

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 [e-mail].