Turning Complexity Into Clarity In Tech Integration

Few careers trace a path as dynamic and purpose-driven as Jane Fischer’s. From shaping digital learning experiences in Australia’s education sector to spearheading complex IT transformations in mining, she has consistently placed people at the center of technology. Her journey is not one of linear progression but of bold pivots with each role building on her deep commitment to human-centered design, system integration, and strategic impact.

Now at BHP, as Manager of Technical Integration for Mergers and Acquisitions, she applies decades of cross-sector experience to one of the most critical challenges in global mining, ensuring that technology infrastructure evolves as seamlessly as the business itself.

Fischer’s career spans a rich spectrum of roles across education, government, energy, and mining— each one reinforcing her ability to lead large-scale, technology-driven transformations. She began with a focus on digital innovation in education. At lab.3000 Incubator, she helped integrate information technology and digital design into learning programs. Rising to the position of Director, she led initiatives that served diverse user groups, including underrepresented and rural communities. That passion for making technology accessible and effective extended into her next role at the Australian Communications and Media Authority, where she helped develop national cybersafety education programs to promote digital literacy and safe online behaviors.

Her transition into government IT projects sharpened her expertise in identity and access management (IAM), a discipline she would later champion across multiple sectors. In her roles at the Departments of Education & Training in Queensland and Victoria, Fischer managed expansive IAM portfolios, governing the lifecycles of millions of digital identities, securing access to critical services, and overseeing multimillion-dollar project budgets. These projects were high-stakes and highimpact, requiring close collaboration with stakeholders across departments to ensure technology implementation aligned with policy and educational goals.

Fischer continued to build on this foundation in the energy sector, working with Energy Australia and Swinburne University of Technology on major directory consolidations, access governance, and enterprise-wide identity infrastructure. While highly technical, these projects always reflected her focus on people and processes. She understood that technology could only deliver value if integrated thoughtfully, supporting business needs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing user experience.

When she joined BHP in 2016, Fischer brought this same philosophy globally. As Senior Project Manager, she delivered enterprise-wide access management capabilities, implementing critical projects such as multi-factor authentication and secure mobile and cloud access. She later took on roles as Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Manager at BHP’s MECoE (Major Enterprise Capability Office), where she used agile frameworks to coach teams, drive efficiency, and reinforce IT’s role as a strategic business partner.

Today, her role in M&A technical integration is crucial to BHP’s broader transformation strategy. As the company invests in future-facing commodities like potash and sharpens its focus on sustainability and decarbonization, the seamless integration of systems, processes, and digital infrastructure becomes even more vital. Fischer’s ability to align technological integration with BHP’s strategic and operational priorities helps ensure that each merger or acquisition delivers its full potential while maintaining continuity and accelerating innovation.

Through it all, Fischer has remained grounded in her belief that technology is not an end but a powerful enabler of progress. Her ability to lead through change, build trust among diverse teams, and manage complexity makes her indispensable behind BHP’s continued evolution in a competitive, rapidly changing industry.