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. 

About the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Trainee Train Drivers in the BMA Rail team at Hay Point Coal Terminal.  You will be rewarded with an exciting and challenging career path as well as an attractive remuneration package including access to the BHP Share Scheme.

As a BMA Trainee Driver, you will operate within Safe Work practices to ensure the reliable delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the Hay Point Coal Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network Rules, Regulations and Safe Operating Procedures.

About You

• Proven commitment to Safety
• Confidence to speak up when others put themselves or others at risk
• Ability to maintain high standards to compliance with all working procedures 
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven attendance record (either school or recent employment)
• An eagerness to learn and develop new skills
• The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere within your work group
• Unrestricted Open C Class Driver’s License
• Strong computer skills
• Exposure or background within Rail or similar operations (advantageous but not essential) 

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).

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date and a Federal Police clearance will be required for our successful applicant.

Note: Applications close Sunday 9th August.