Principal Corporate Communications

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2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior communications professional to help shape and elevate BHP’s global narrative. As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will play a key role in building awareness of BHP’s future potential and strengthening our reputation beyond the resources sector. With a strong focus on proactive global content development, issues management, and M&A activity across the Americas, this role has global relevance and visibility. Your work will help position BHP as a credible voice on critical topics including technology, innovation, urbanisation, commodity demand, and the energy transition.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, public relations, or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong editorial expertise with a deep understanding of channel strategies across digital, media, shareholder, and employee communications.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders, providing strategic advice and leading communication planning.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and creative capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex political, social, and organisational environments.
• Sound understanding of market disclosures and governance requirements.
• A passion for clear, plain-language communication and storytelling.
• Strong English writing capability, with proficiency in spoken Spanish; Portuguese is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic communications planning to support priority projects, initiatives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop high-quality, engaging content across multiple channels, including website, social media, email, print, speeches, presentations, workshops, and BHP Insights, our thought-leadership platform.
• Partner closely with senior leaders and executives, operating as a trusted advisor and providing strategic communications counsel aligned to business outcomes.
• Support proactive global content development, issues management, and M&A-related communications within the Americas region.
• Select, implement, and report on communication metrics, using insights to continuously improve campaign effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to identifying and managing reputational issues that may impact the company.
• Support the Crisis Communications Management Team as required.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
• Fair and competitive compensation, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements.
• A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to be their authentic self.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree