Specialist Communications Escondida

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

Purpose:

• The Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&Comms) team is responsible for establishing and driving the strategy to protect and enhance Escondida | BHP’s reputation.
• We do this by seeking mutually beneficial internal and external relationships, and securing the understanding and support of key stakeholders.
• The Communications team plays a critical role in CA&Comms.

We work closely with Escondida’s Leadership Team, internal customers, and partners within and outside the company to implement effective integrated communication strategies.

• This role is based in Antofagasta and is responsible for the design and execution of internal and external communication deliverables, administration of internal channels, supervision and management of communication suppliers, and direct engagement with stakeholders within the company (on site).
• We are looking for a highly capable and self-directed communications professional, with strong skills in planning and creating content for leaders and different platforms.

You will report directly to the Escondida | BHP’s Communications Manager.

Core Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement communication approaches and plans for strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Identify and produce materials, key messages, and collateral to support the Company’s internal and external positioning with regards to Corporate Affairs.
• Support internal communications for Escondida’s Leadership Team and specific internal clients.
• Support the business day-to-day strategic Leadership communications including all significant employee communications at the mine.
• Ensure all communications content and materials are delivered in line with our requirements for Communications, Community and External Engagement, and Market Disclosure, as well as our Charter values.

This role is based in Antofagasta (5x2 shift).

About You

Experience and Technical Competencies:

• 5+ years’ experience in corporate communications.
• Professional degree in related fields.
• Experience in managing multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing social media channels and digital platforms.
• Experience in speech writing and gathering research and support for content.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proactive, creative, and task-oriented.
• Good understanding of strategy formulation, articulation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Desirable English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Willingness to relocate to Antofagasta.