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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
As part the Decision Sciences team, you will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of decision science products that are impactful, efficient, and sustainable. These tools enable smarter, safer, and sustainable decisions across our global operations.
The decision science product portfolio needs to deliver measurable value, be easy to maintain, and align with BHP values. You will be required to work across industrial problem solving, advanced analytics, complex mathematics, and software engineering to shape a portfolio of products that support both operational excellence and long-term strategy of our stakeholders.
We are looking for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: dynamic simulation and digital twins, mathematical optimisation, machine learning, data analytics, and full-stack software development. Experience in mining, heavy industry, or large-scale systems modelling is highly valued.
Reporting to the Decision Sciences Product Owner, your key accountabilities will include:
Designing and delivering impactful digital solutions that address complex challenges in mine planning, supply chain, and innovation across BHPs operations. Shaping and implementing sustainable technology solutions that contribute to product development and unlock measurable value for assets. Leading the full software lifecycle from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, deployment, and long-term maintenance with a focus on low total cost of ownership. Developing large-scale algorithms using simulation, optimisation, and/or machine learning to support strategic and operational decision-making. Researching and prototyping next-generation technologies in applied mathematics and computer science to advance the team’s technical capabilities. Translating complex insights into intuitive visualisations that empower stakeholders to make smarter, safer and sustainable decisions. Applying Agile engineering practices and modern software development tools to rapidly build, test, and iterate on high-quality solutions. Collaborating with internal technology teams to manage technical dependencies and ensure seamless integration within BHPs broader technology ecosystem. About You
This role will suit someone who enjoys who enjoys solving complex, real-world problems and building reliable, maintainable digital solutions. You understand the purpose behind a product, can work through the technical detail, and take satisfaction in delivering tools that are both useful and used.
You thrive in a team that values intellectual rigour, practical problem solving, and collaboration across disciplines. The environment is fast-paced and delivery-focused, grounded in shared purpose and mutual respect.
You will be working across a portfolio of mature, object-oriented software products. We are looking for someone who can step into existing systems, understand how they work, and improve them thoughtfully. A mindset of engineering discipline, sustainability, and respect for legacy systems is essential.
A background in applied mathematics, computer science, or a similar quantitative field, with experience in large-scale industrial applications. Masters or PhD qualifications will be highly regarded At least 3 years of relevant R&D experience, including working with external contractors Experience developing and maintaining production-grade software and internal tools Strong skills in object-oriented programming (e.g., Python, C#, C++, Java) Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) Experience with Agile practices, including test-driven development A pragmatic approach to technology selection and system design Experience with version control, peer review, and collaborative development workflows Proficiency with relational databases and ORMs (e.g., SQL, LINQ, Entity Framework, DevExpress XPO) Experience supporting production systems, including monitoring and alerting Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and performance-focused development 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 at inclusion@bhp.com.