A multinational resources company is accepting applications for the next round of recruitment and no experience is needed.
BHP is continuing to hire 3500 new apprentices and trainees of all ages and levels of experience to help address a nationwide skills shortage.
The employer is spending nearly $800 million on increasing its apprentice and trainee intake through the BHP FutureFit Academy by 2500. A further 1000 skills development opportunities will be offered in regional areas.
Paid training, $100K on completion
New maintenance recruits will begin a 12-month paid training program consisting of four day shifts (6am to 2:30pm) and then a further four afternoon and evening shifts (2:30pm to 11pm) in either Mackay or Perth.
A competitive trainee salary, up to six weeks’ paid leave, and scheduled mid- and Christmas-breaks will be offered. Applicants who successfully complete training will be deployed to a mine and promised to earn in excess of $100,000 a year plus a short-term incentive.
Click here to apply for a traineeship.
Recent recruit celebrates
Maintenance technician Jarrod recently celebrated his first year at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s Saraji Coal Mine in Dysart, 231km southwest of Mackay. He quickly adjusted to job after having performed maintenance work on the Central Queensland railway.
“Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have a few ‘sliding door’ moments that have brought me to where I am now in my career,” he said in a public statement.
“Three months after starting, I moved into a permanent position with the Operations Services team, and I must say I never thought what was being offered would come to fruition; it seemed too good to be true. I am now 12 months into my role and I have never experienced – and been part of a team – that is so diverse across demographics, backgrounds and skill base.”
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When Jarrod is not working his typical seven days on and seven days off roster, he spends his free time enjoying hockey and creating bespoke furniture in Rockhampton.
How do i apply for this ?
Hi Joshua, scroll down to about half-way through the story and click on the link to apply for an apprenticeship. Good luck!
I clicked on the link but it didnt take me to the application page how do i apply for this traineeship?
Hi Dominique, BHP’s careers portal appears to be undergoing maintenance until Saturday week. The applications will open after then. Check back between now and then here: https://careers.bhp.com
Hi, does that mean week from saturday 24th meaning between then and the 31st? just double checking what you mean. Thank you
Hi Darien, October 31 is the advertised date for when web maintenance ends: https://careers.bhp.com
Would like to apply for a Traineeship please
Hi Marcia, You will need to visit the BHP careers website. It was supposed to be up and running on November 1 but it still seems to be under maintenance: https://careers.bhp.com Keep revisiting the website as it will go live soon.
Are these positions open foreigners?
Hi Aaron, the website does not say. Maybe give them a call on 03 9609 3333 since their careers website will be down until October 31 for maintenance.
Morning Richard,
Even after the web maintenance period I am still experiencing issues with gaining access as Dominique, I sent off a email to HR and as well as an enquiry. Are you able to provide any feed back if my email and enquiry went through. Is there any other way to apply for the BHP Futurefit Acedemy?
Hi Frank, Yes it seems the BHP careers website is still under maintenance even though it was supposed to be up and running on November 1: https://careers.bhp.com Keep revisiting the website as it will go live soon or you can phone BHP’s head office and ask them for an ETA: 03 9609 3333. Good luck!
Am I still able to apply for the apprenticeship?
Hi Matt, job applications opened at the beginning of the month at the BHP careers website: https://careers.bhp.com/search?q=&q2=&alertId=&locationsearch=&title=&location=Australia&date=&facility=
Good luck!
Hi I’ve completed all assessments and medicals interviews by phone march 2020 I’m wondering when do I start the programe cheers The talent acquisition team said end of February 2021
Hi Janelle, Try BHP’s careers website: https://careers.bhp.com/search
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