Principal Joint Ventures

BHP

1d • $172,000 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Joint Ventures plays a key role in protecting and creating value across BHP’s portfolio of non-operated joint ventures. Working closely with the Head of Joint Ventures, the role provides strategic analysis, governance stewardship, and decision support to enable informed shareholder outcomes. It sits at the intersection of commercial performance, governance, strategy, risk, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, evaluating complex business challenges and integrating multidisciplinary insights to help shape BHP’s approach to joint venture partnerships across a global portfolio.

The position is based in Denver, Colorado, with a hybrid working arrangement combining office-based work and flexibility to work from home. It is full-time at 40 hours per week. Travel to joint venture and BHP sites may be required to support stakeholder engagement and governance activities.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Law, or another relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in mining, resources, joint ventures, commercial, governance, strategy, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture governance frameworks, shareholder rights, obligations, and approval pathways.
• Experience evaluating operational and financial performance, investment opportunities, major projects, budgets, and business plans.
• Exceptional analytical capability and the ability to convert complex multidisciplinary information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success influencing operators, partners, and functional experts without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, including preparing executive-level and governance materials.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, sustainability, and responsible resource development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-operated joint ventures.
• Experience with Board and Committee governance processes.
• Experience in investment decision support, negotiations, and partner engagement.
• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Spanish capability.

Responsibilities

• Analyse joint venture performance, business plans, risks, opportunities, and governance matters, translating complex information into clear shareholder insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and execution of strategic priorities across assigned joint ventures, ensuring alignment with BHP’s objectives.
• Review operator submissions, including business plans, performance updates, major projects, investment proposals, and governance materials, identifying key risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, financial, legal, sustainability, and risk inputs to develop integrated positions and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers, governance materials, and decision recommendations for senior leaders and BHP-appointed Board and Committee representatives.
• Maintain oversight of shareholder obligations, governance actions, and commitments, escalating material issues or emerging risks when required.
• Build productive relationships with operators, partners, governance representatives, and internal stakeholders to support effective joint venture stewardship.
• Lead defined joint venture workstreams and improvement initiatives, influencing multidisciplinary teams and external advisers to deliver value.

Benefits

• Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth.
• Fair and competitive compensation reflecting the role, skills, and achievements.
• Benefits program including Dental and Vision Care.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Inclusive workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal