Indigenous Opportunities | BHP 2027 Apprentice Program | BMA

About BHP

At BHP, we support our people to grow, learn, and realise their potential. With a global  portfolio of operations, we offer an inclusive environment with diverse career opportunities. Our strategy is centred on creating safe, respectful workplaces where all employees feel connected to our values and purpose. 

BHP is committed to creating meaningful career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. Many of our operations are located on or near Indigenous traditional lands, and we acknowledge and respect the cultural heritage, rights and deep connections of Indigenous communities. We continue to strengthen these relationships through our Reconciliation Action Plan (200921_bhpreconciliationactionplan.pdf) 

 Why not you? Why not now? Come and be a part of this success. Click here to learn more.  

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 at 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 BMAs talented workforce, very good working conditions, and a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen trade on 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 wanting to obtain a trade and embark on a career within the mining sector!   

 We are eager to engage with people who have a genuine interest their chosen trade and come from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are looking for adaptable, positive people that are open to exploring the world of mining whilst learning something they have a demonstrated passion for.   

 As these roles are residential, apprentices will be required to live within in a safe distance from our Mine sites aligned with our Fatigue Management policies. Please note accommodation and travel is not provided for these positions.  

 The ideal candidates we are seeking will:  

•  Demonstrate an interest in their chosen trade through work experience and / or hobbies and interests.  

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility, and sustainable development.  
• A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen trade.  
• Motivation to achieve individual and team goal and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to the team to achieve results.

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.   

Applications close June 1st, 2026. Please note late applications will not be accepted.  

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. 

We’ve created a Candidate Guide to support you through each step of BHP’s recruitment process. You can download (230330_indigenous-peoples-candidate-guide.pdf) it to learn what to expect and how we make the experience culturally safe, respectful and accessible.

We know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it fair and accessible for your individual situation. If applicable - please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com, so we can

work with you on this. If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a diverse workforce

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. Wherever we operate, BHP respects the rights of Indigenous peoples.

In Australia, our Reconciliation Action Plan reflects how we seek to contribute to long-term economic empowerment, social development priorities and cultural well-being of Indigenous peoples in Australia. Many of our operations are located on or near Indigenous traditional lands. We acknowledge and respect the cultural heritage and collective rights of those Indigenous peoples. 

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 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 an inclusive culture, including providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. The positions will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), s.105 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).