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About BHP
At BHP, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, learn, and develop their skills so they can reach their full potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment where extraordinary career opportunities await. Our strategy is grounded in creating a safe and supportive workplace—one where our employees feel deeply connected to our values and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our shared success. We believe that the capability of our people is the key to unlocking our future.
About BHP
At BHP, we are committed to supporting our people to grow, learn, and develop their skills so they can reach their full potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment where extraordinary career opportunities await. Our strategy is grounded in creating a safe and supportive workplace—one where our employees feel deeply connected to our values and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our shared success. We believe that the capability of our people is the key to unlocking our future.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Do what's right – We prioritise safety and integrity in every decision, building trust and laying the foundation for a sustainable future.
Seek better ways – We listen to learn, embrace innovation, and encourage challenge as a way to drive continuous improvement.
Make a difference – We take accountability for our actions, create value, and strive to make a positive impact—every day.
Come and be a part of this success. Together, let's shape a better world.
About The Opportunity
Maintenance Traineeships are a 12 month training program based at the academy in Forrestfield. Trainees study to become skilled Maintenance Associates with BHP, completing a Certificate II in Engineering – Production Technology.
Our Traineeships Will Provide You With Exciting Opportunities Including
* Learning about the equipment that we use to mine commodities. Some equipment you will learn about are; Bulldozers, Graders, Loaders, Excavators and Dump Trucks.
* Performing a variety of tasks such as; inspections, servicing, diagnostics and repairs on large mining equipment and components.
* Participating in a mixture of classroom and theory learning, as well as practical workshop training. You will learn to interpret mechanical drawings, the basics of hydraulics and about the variety of tools we use to maintain these machines.
* Paid training which is undertaken at our training academy in Perth. While training you will be working a roster of 7 Days / 7 Off / 7 Nights / 7 Off, day shift hours are 6am to 4:30pm and night shift hours are 1:30pm to 12:00am.
At BHP, nothing matters more than the safety of our people. To support our Fatigue Management Plan, we require all applicants to live within a 45-minute commute of our Forrestfield Academy.
Accommodation and transportation is not provided and candidates would need to relocate to the Perth area if they do not already live locally. BHP has sites across Australia and it is important to understand that you may be required to relocate (including interstate) once you complete your training. This is based on demand for your trade or skillset across our mine sites.
The Perth academy is currently offering Heavy Diesel Traineeship roles planned to commence in October 2025. If you are interested in applying, we highly recommend you visit our website here for more information on the program. Applications Close 15th August 2025.
About You
We're looking for people from a broad range of backgrounds. Previous maintenance training is not necessary however you will have a genuine interest in fixing, repairing or tinkering.
To Set You Up For Success, You Will Need
* You must be 18 years or older to apply
* A high commitment to safety
* A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills
* Motivation to achieve goals & enjoy a mixture of class room and workshop learning
* Ability to live a safe travelling distance to the training centre - this is not a FIFO/DIDO role (whilst studying at the academy).
* Ability to attend a roster that rotates across early mornings, evenings and weekends
* To have the necessary personal support networks available to assist you in working the above roster
* Experience working on machinery/vehicles through a hobby or work is highly regarded, but not essential
Benefits Of Program
If successful, you will be paid to study whilst working on industry leading equipment and will have the opportunity to learn about BHP systems and processes.
As a permanent employee with BHP you will receive an attractive salary and a wide range of benefits such as;
* Career development / training opportunities i.e. Mastery Program
* Community and wellness programs
* Discounted Leisure & Entertainment Memberships
* SharePlus Program
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com
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Mid-Senior level
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Mining
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