Apprenticeship Program 2025 | NSWEC | Mt Arthur Coal
Australia
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.
With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
New South Wales Energy Coal consists of the Mt Arthur Coal open-cut energy coal mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The site produces coal for international customers in the energy sector.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
We are seeking motivated and passionate 1st year applications for our 2025 Apprenticeship Program in Maintenance at Mount Arthur Coal - BHP New South Wales Operations. We are offering a number of apprenticeship positions available in Muswellbrook commencing in December 2024 on a day/night rotating roster.
In undertaking this 4 year Apprenticeship you can expect hands on industry-lead training and mentoring by BHP’s talented workforce, first-rate working conditions, TAFE course enrolment, and a globally recognised qualification in your chosen trade on successful completion.
Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live, BHP is focused on high performance, safety, team work, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance.
Nationally Accredited Trades Certificates being offered may include:
- Electrical (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician)
- Mechanical Fitting (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology)
What can BHP offer you?
- Hands on training with an Industry Leader
- Nationally accredited trade certificate in your chosen field including TAFE course enrolment
- Skills & experience to gain a career in the above trade industries
- Working as part of a collaborative & supportive environment
- Competitive pay with access to employee benefits
- First-rate working conditions and development opportunities
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 in their chosen trade. 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 a safe distance from our mine site, aligned with our fatigue management policies. Please note accommodation and travel is not provided for these positions.
The ideal candidate we are seeking will:
- Demonstrate interest in your chosen trade through work experience and/or hobbies and interests
- An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility, and sustainable development
- Have a strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen trade, with the ability to combine work and study commitments
- Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to attain results.
Prerequisites for 2024 Year 12 Leavers:
- Mechanical trades is a minimum Year 12 pass in Mathematics & English
- Electrical trades is a minimum Year 12 pass in General Mathematics/Maths Standard 1 and English, Physics is desirable.
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with 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 applicant’s 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 and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
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.
BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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