Vacancy at BHP Billiton

BHP Billiton is currently undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of developing a significant laterite nickel deposit in Eastern Indonesia. The Opportunity would involve the construction of world class mining facilities a process plant and associated infrastructure. If you have an overriding commitment to health safety environmental responsibility and sustainable development we invite you to join our dynamic high performance project team in Jakarta.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER
(REF: 491 433)
This pivotal role will require an experienced and determined individual to lead positive government relations of the project development. You are to ensure an adequate framework to meet government requirements is in place to support the study phase. Through superior people skills you will establish good rapport with the Government stakeholders and promote the company’s reputation. In conjunction with other stakeholder team members you will ensure Government representatives at all level are kept fully informed of the significance and progress of the project.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS/COMMUNICATION MANAGER
(REF: 491441)
This pivotal role will be responsible for managing Pearl Project reputation in line with corporate image You are to ensure that messages about the project achieve consistency prior to being delivered to any external sources,. You shall have public relations expertise to the efficacy and efficiency of text published for external consumption. This role to assume responsibility for planning, developing and implementing strategies for press releases, corporate communications and events. Developing and maintaining influential relations with key opinion makers as well as monitor external Opinions.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER
(REF 491439)
This pivotal role will require an experienced and persistent individual to lead the development, design and implementation of a sustainable Community Relations strategy. You will lead the Project s involvement with wide range of stakeholder categories in Indonesia to build a framework for development programs. This role will also require preparing communication strategies for community related matters.

REQUIREMENTS:
All candidates for those above challenging and high profile positions will have a tertiary qualification in Communications, External Relations or related discipline, with significant experience in a related area within a multinational company setting. You will also display superior people skills, a sound understanding of the communities of Eastern Indonesia, ability to comprehend and manage complex and sensitive issues in each function. Fluent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia are essential along with excellent report writing.

All the above vacancies are a Jakarta based positions with frequent travel to site HOW TO APPLY
Please visit http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com and enter the reference Number of the role or submit your application and CV to:PearIHRInbox@bhpbilliton.com. Applications close 5 October 2008
BHP Billiton has an commitment to safety and environmental responsibility