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
Joining the WAIO Geoscience Strategic Modelling team offers a unique opportunity to deepen mineral systems understanding and unlock long‑term value from our Western Australia Iron Ore operations. As a Senior Resource Geologist, you will apply advanced geological and geostatistical techniques to complex iron ore systems, influencing Life of Asset planning, strategic investments and statutory Mineral Resource reporting. You'll collaborate closely with diverse technical teams, contribute as a JORC and SEC Competent Person, and play a key role in mentoring others in parallel to actively driving continuous improvement. The WAIO Geoscience purpose is to deliver deposit knowledge and realise our full potential so if you're motivated by technical excellence, collaboration and seeking better ways to make a tangible impact across the value chain, this role provides an exceptional platform to do so.
About the role
* Ensure timely delivery of validated geological models and resource estimates with a customer focused mindset.
* Apply advanced linear and non-linear estimation techniques, including OK, LUC, and Conditional Simulation to complex geological domains.
* Communicate geological uncertainty, risk and opportunities.
* Work closely with key stakeholders across the business including Mine Planning, Geotechnical Engineering, Metallurgy, Short-term Modelling, Closure and Technology teams.
* Act as a JORC and SEC Competent Person, responsible for review, governance and sign-off.
* Drive improvement projects to increase efficiencies.
* Coach and mentor junior team members fostering a culture of technical excellence.
About You
* A degree qualified geologist who has capabilities in constructing geological models and mineral resource estimates.
* Someone with strong communication skills who is keen to understand the needs of your customers and other team members.
* Someone who enjoys working with complex spatial datasets and is enthusiastic about supporting improvement projects and managing process changes.
* Postgraduate qualifications in Geostatistics is highly desirable.
* Have an interest in developing skills in programming languages such as Python, C-shell and R for example.
* Have good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and demonstrated ability to reliably meet project milestones and deadlines.
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.
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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. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and 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 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