About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential, offering a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking motivated and passionate candidates for our 2027 Apprenticeship Program across BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) commencing in January 2027. Opportunities are available across our Bowen Basin mine sites including Broadmeadow, Goonyella Riverside, Peak Downs, Saraji and the Hay Point Coal Terminal based in Mackay.
In undertaking this 4‐year apprenticeship you will receive on‐the‐job experience, industry training and mentoring by BMA's talented workforce, very good working conditions, and a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen trade upon successful completion.
Nationally accredited trades certificates being offered will include:
* Automotive Electrical (Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology)
* Electrical (Certificate III in Electro Technology Electrician)
* Diesel Fitting (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology)
* Mechanical Fitting (Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade)
* Boiler making (Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade – Boiler Making/Welding)
About You
These opportunities are available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to obtain a trade and embark on a career in the mining sector.
We are looking for adaptable, positive people open to exploring the mining workforce and who have a demonstrated passion for their chosen trade.
As these roles are residential, apprentices will be required to live within a safe distance from our mine sites in alignment with fatigue management policies. Accommodation and travel are not provided.
The ideal candidates we are seeking will:
* Demonstrate an interest in their chosen trade through work experience and/or hobbies and interests.
* Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development.
* Show a strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with their chosen trade.
* Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to the team.
Prerequisites for 2026 Year 12 leavers:
* Mechanical trades – a minimum Year 12 pass in Mathematics & English.
* Electrical trades – a minimum Year 12 pass in General Mathematics/Maths Standard 1, English, and Physics is desirable.
Application Deadline
Applications close June 1 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Supporting a diverse workforce
BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to making a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity across gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and more.
If you have a disability and need to adjust the recruitment process, please email .
Additional Information
As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct checks including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and reference checks. Successful applicants will need to complete a Queensland legislated coal mine workers' health assessment via ResHealth.
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