Indigenous Opportunities - Copper SA 2025 Apprentice Program

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP.  At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.

About Copper South Australia

BHP South Australia Asset, Copper SA, consist of three mines, Olympic Dam Carrapateena and Prominent Hill, feeding into a central Smelter and Refinery along with an exploration project at Oak Dam. They contain some of the worlds most significant deposit of copper, gold, silver & uranium. With growth projects across all our assets, it’s never been a better time to join BHP in South Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking motivated and passionate 1st year applications for our 2025 Apprenticeship Program.  We are offering a number of apprenticeship positions available at our Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill locations commencing in June 2024. 

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, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) course enrolment, and a nationally 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:

•        Auto Electrical

•        Boilermaker

•        Electrical

•        Mobile Plant (Heavy Diesel)

•        Mechanical Fitting

•        Electronic & Communications

What can BHP offer you?

•        Hands on training with an Industry Leader

•        Nationally accredited qualifications in your chosen field

•        Skills & experience to gain a career as a trades person in the Resources Industry

•        Working as part of a collaborative & supportive environment

•        Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits

•        First-rate working conditions and development opportunities

If successful, apprentices will be employed under a 4-year fixed term contract. Apprentices are expected to work and attend Trade School in South Australia as per South Australian Apprenticeship requirements.

WHY CHOOSE BHP FOR YOUR CAREER? 

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. 

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.

Please Note: Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 9th February 2025

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

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 this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.  The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth),and  s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In South Australia, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates.  We strongly encourage applications from Kokatha, Barngarla, Kuyani, Dieri, Arabana and Antakarinja peoples together with other traditional owners.  Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2023 – 2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  For more information about our RAP, please visit here.

These are full time positions. We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that suit you - including varied roster arrangements, part-time or job share alternatives.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.