BHP Group
ASX:BHPWorld's largest mining company. Iron ore, copper, coal, nickel.
Reported Offshore Headcount
1,200+
reported 1 Jan 2024 — BHP Global Business Services - Malaysia and Philippines
Estimated % of Workforce
~1.3%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
BHP Shared Services Philippines Inc. listed as subsidiary in annual report.
Financial Context
Market Cap
$195.0B
Revenue
$53.8B
Net Profit
$7.9B
Estimated Wage Differential
~$102M/yr
CEO — Mike Henry
$19,282,000
247x avg Australian worker
Illustrative wage differential: if the 1,200+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$102M/yr (~1.3% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Every dollar paid offshore leaves the Australian economy — reducing local wages, tax receipts, and economic circulation. Why it matters
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, BHP Group was reported to have 1,200+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~1.3% when compared to its current workforce of 90,000 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- Known outsourcing partners include Deloitte, PwC, McKinsey.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Offshoring Timeline
| Date | Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Back Office | 🇵🇭 Philippines | — | Estimated |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Back Office | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | — | Estimated |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Back Office | 🇵🇭 Philippines | — | Estimated |
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What Public Sources Say
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