New to industry pathways in Australia

Traineeships, Apprenticeships and entry level roles at BHP 

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The doors to a career in mining are open to everyone. Why not you?

If you're new to the resources industry, BHP makes it easier by offering several pathway options to help you start your career:

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FutureFit Academy

Accelerated learning at our Perth and Mackay training facilities for new to industry roles, traineeships, or apprenticeships, combined with hands-on experience at one of our sites.
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Apprenticeships & traineeships

Site-based, traditional trade qualifications, such as an apprenticeship or traineeship where you will learn and gain qualifications on the job at one of our sites.
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New to industry roles

Site-based, new to industry roles where your training is on the job at one of our sites.
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Recruitment process

Like to know more about our recruitment process? We are here to guide you through every step of our process from application through to onboarding.
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Graduate & student programs

Are you ready to help build a better world? Join our industry-leading Graduate and Internship Programs at BHP.
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Indigenous careers

If you identify as an Indigenous person and are looking to start or advance your career in mining and resources, embark on a rewarding and lasting journey with BHP.
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Looking for a paid apprenticeship where you'll learn on the job?

Why not an apprenticeship at BHP?

BHP offers you a range of site based 4-year apprenticeships that is so much more than simply learning a trade. From the very first day you will be a full-time paid employee, learning workplace skills on the job, being generously rewarded and building the strong foundations for your career. All apprenticeships are nationally recognised Certificate qualifications and available for a range of skill sets. As intake for these roles is seasonal, we encourage you to set up a job alert, so you know when applications are open.

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Hear from BHP trade apprentices

Working across Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia

Learn about the different trades on offer, the benefits of an apprenticeship, and how you can gain the skills, confidence and experience needed for a successful long-term career.
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Looking to build a tangible skill set with on-site training?

Begin your BHP career with a traineeship.

If you’ve ever thought about a doing a traineeship, why not consider BHP? We can offer you practical, site-based training where you'll learn on the job and gain skills that will set you up for life. All traineeships are a nationally recognised Certificate qualifications and available for a range of skill sets.

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Or are you looking for a different kind of role?

We have a range of other entry-level roles across our business.

The types of roles we have hired for previously include underground nippers, truck operators, surface technicians and general service roles.

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Everyone has a place here Everyone is welcome at BHP

If you're looking for a work culture that is inclusive, warm and welcoming, BHP is the right place for you. We promote diversity and inclusion because we know it makes us better. We employ people from all walks of life and from different backgrounds because we appreciate a wider range of views, unique skills, and experiences will help us build a better world.
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Ready to apply

If you're thinking about a career move, we have a wide range of new to industry roles that might be exactly what you're looking for. You can search all the available roles at BHP and if nothing is suitable right now, sign up to our job alerts as new roles are advertised frequently. A new career in mining. Why not you?

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