New to industry pathways in Australia
The doors to a career in mining are open to everyone. Why not seize the opportunity to work at one of the world's largest mining companies?
If you're new to the mining industry, BHP makes it easier by offering several pathway options to help you start your career:
How do mining rosters work?
Many of our roles are roster based, which may include a combination of day and night shifts. Before applying, it's worth considering how this schedule may impact your lifestyle.
Want to accelerate your mining career?
The FutureFit Academy could be your perfect fit.
Always dreamed of a career in mining but not sure where to start? Or maybe you fancy a change of scenery with a new skill set but worried about moving careers later in life?
BHP FutureFit Academy has been designed to help, offering a purpose-built learning centre, with locations in both Perth and Mackay, designed to set you up for success and support your new career whilst also making sure that you have the skills and experience to succeed.
Discover more about Maintenance Associate Traineeships
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.
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.
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.
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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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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