BHP 2027 Indigenous Graduate Program

BHP 2027 Indigenous Graduate Program  

At BHP, we believe the best tomorrow is built through working, learning and innovating together and through this connection, building your skills for now, and the future. Come and join us in the 2027 Indigenous Graduate Program.

Please note: Only one application is required for the BHP 2027 Graduate Program.


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. Come and be a part of this success. 

BHP is committed to creating meaningful career pathways for Indigenous peoples across Australia. As many of our operations are located on or near Indigenous traditional lands, we acknowledge and respect the cultural heritage, rights and connections of Indigenous communities, and we continue to strengthen our relationships through our Reconciliation Action Plan.


About the Role 
The 24-month BHP Graduate Program brings people together to learn, build capability and gain confidence for the future. You’ll build on the foundations you gained at university while developing skills that support a lifelong career.

From day one, you’ll have structured onboarding, guided learning paths and support from your graduate cohort, your buddy and leaders who are passionate about helping you grow. You’ll work on meaningful projects across resources, technology, decarbonisation and safe, sustainable operations, gaining hands on experience.  

Join a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritised and you can see the impact of your work. Many graduates say the friendships, networks and support they build during the program are among the most rewarding parts, and many of BHP’s leaders began their own careers right here.  


What You’ll Experience as a BHP Graduate
Depending on your discipline and preferred location, your role may be based in a residential community, city office, or operate on a Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) roster. Western Australia’s Iron Ore assets are primarily FIFO, Queensland’s Coal Operations are largely residential, and South Australia’s Copper Operations offer a mix of both.  

We encourage you to consider the commitment, lifestyle, responsibilities and opportunities each working environment provides. In addition, you will: 

• Learn how the resources sector operates by collaborating with skilled people and contributing to real projects and business challenges. 
• Strengthen your capability by building your innovation and problem-solving abilities to help shape improvements. 
• Learn how to communicate effectively, while building core work skills like prioritising, managing change, staying curious and developing a growth mindset. 

What We Offer You 

A Permanent role with BHP 
Your graduate position can offer the beginning of a long, secure and successful career. 

A culture of care, and connection 
Be supported by resources and assistance programs for your mental health and well-being and opportunities to build friendships and networks that can last well beyond your first role. 

Perks and benefits 
Enjoy employee discounts, recognition programs a competitive salary package, plus a performance-based bonus and employee share program. 

Relocation Support within Australia 
Provided where required to help you settle in smoothly. 

Discover more about a career at BHP here.    


What We Are Looking For
To be eligible for our program, you must have graduated within the past two years or be due to graduate by the end of 2026. 

Degrees we consider include (but are not limited to): 

Engineering: Chemical, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, Geotechnical, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, Mining & Mine Planning, Process Control or Systems Engineering. 
 
Science: Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Spatial Science (surveying) and Geographical Information Systems.  
 
Health Science: Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene, or Occupational Therapy.  
 
Technology: Analytics, Applied Statistics, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Networking or Systems Administration or Software Engineering.   
 
Business: Accounting, Business, Commerce, Finance, Logistics Management and Commerce, Project Management or Supply Chain. 

To thrive, you’ll bring curiosity, adaptability, strong communication skills and a genuine desire to learn. Excellent teamwork, problem solving ability and a growth mindset will set you up for success.


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. 

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

>>> Applications close 6 April 2026 for a February 2027 start date. Apply now! 

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. 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. 

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), s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) and s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).