Principal Corporate Communications

About BHP

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide.

Our teams are united by a shared focus on safety, integrity, and long-term value — for our people, our partners, and the communities where we operate.

Why BHP?

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide. 

Work Location

This role can be based in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) or Santiago (Chile).

You will work in a globally connected corporate environment, collaborating with senior leaders and communications teams across the Americas and beyond. Occasional travel may be required to support key initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

The Challenge Ahead

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.

Key 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.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• 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.

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on June 4, 2026.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, we understand that to bring your best, you need to feel your best. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance.

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

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, checks may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Why Not You?

With operations worldwide, BHP offers limitless opportunities. Whether it’s international career pathways, competitive benefits, or the chance to shape a global narrative, at BHP you can build a career that’s truly yours.

If you’re looking for a role where your work has purpose, your voice matters, and your impact is global — this could be your next step.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

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 is 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 recognize 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.