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

BHP Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working options

generous paid parental leave policy

other extended leave entitlements

parent rooms

Job summary

BHP Group in Australia seeks a Principal Performance and Analytics to join the Minerals Australia Operational Decarbonisation Team in Perth or Brisbane. Reporting to the Manager Performance, Data and Analytics, you will translate decarbonisation priorities into clear performance insights, practical actions and executive-ready reporting.

You will work with senior leaders and cross‑functional partners to strengthen delivery, build trusted relationships across Finance, Climate, Legal and External

Qualifications

• Experience in performance management, operations, or analytics.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear insights.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders across functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the Operational Decarbonisation performance management approach.
• Improve performance boards, field leadership activities and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop clear narratives for quarterly, annual and executive reporting.
• Coordinate Operational Decarbonisation input with Communications and External Affairs.
• Bring together evidence, insights and stakeholder perspectives for external engagement.
• Leverage feedback to strengthen messaging and address misconceptions.
• Improve team processes for research, development and deployment opportunities.
• Build relationships across Finance, Climate, Legal, Communications and External Affairs.

Skills

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Data-driven analytics

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, commerce, or related field

Job description

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

Date: 8 Sept 2026

Job Posting End Date:

Job Country: Australia

Job State/Province: Western Australia

Job Location/Region: Perth

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

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.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in performance management, operations, commercial or economic analysis, strategic communications, or a related discipline.
• A practical coaching style, with experience helping leaders and teams improve performance routines and convert insights into action.
• The ability to translate complex operational, technical, financial and policy information into clear insights and stakeholder narratives.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working across functions, businesses and geographies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing material for senior leadership or external audiences.
• A working understanding of the BHP Operating System, performance management, continuous improvement and data-informed decision-making.
• A bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, commerce, or a related field is preferred. Other qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered.

This is a 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity, with an anticipated start date of mid-November 2026. Applications close22 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.

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
• a generous paid parental leave policy
• other extended leave entitlements
• 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 includesgender,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 [e-mail].