Indigenous Project Learners

About BHP 

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 the Role

The Project Learner role is an exciting, entry-level opportunity designed to create meaningful pathways for people eager to learn, grow and begin their careers in BHP Minerals Australia Projects. We have multiple Project Learner opportunities located across Adelaide, Perth and, Port Hedland, supporting both Major Projects and Asset Projects across our Western Australia Iron Ore and Copper South Australia assets.

As a Project Learner you will take part in a structured development journey where Learners gain hands-on experience working on real projects while completing their Learner Logbook in full. Project Learners will also complete a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice as part of the program.

In this program, you will:  

• Gain exposure to real project work across a variety of lifecycle stages  
• Learn how major capital and asset projects are planned, executed, and monitored  
• Support project teams with administrative, coordination, and operational tasks  
• Receive mentoring, coaching, and regular development check-ins  
• Build foundational skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, and safety  
• Participate in both office-based and site-based activities

On successful completion of the program, Project Learners will have:

• Completed the Project Learner Logbook 
• Achieved a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice 
• Built foundational capabilities to work effectively in project environments 
• Developed strong working relationships across the business 
• Be ready to step into a role supporting a Major or Asset Project 

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:  

• Uphold the BHP Charter, Code of Conduct and all safety requirements  
• Demonstrate commitment to health, safety, environment and sustainable development  
• Support your host department with day-to-day project activities
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members 
• Travel to site to support learning and project activities 
• Complete all tasks associated with the Minerals Australia Projects Learner Program including log book and the Certificate IV in Project Management 
• Write structured documents to communicate requirements and/or decisions to management and engineering stakeholders
• Seek and participate in development opportunities  
• Apply training, feedback, and new skills to your work  
• Contribute your ideas, curiosity, and unique perspectives to the team   

About You

As a successful candidate you will possess the following:

• Completion of prior tertiary study (any discipline) OR exposure to work experience in any industry, with technical disciplines preferred
• Completed High School Certificate, Certificate Qualification (Cert II or more) Trade or other preferred but not mandatory 
• Have strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Customer‑focused, with a positive approach to working with others 
• A clear communicator, both verbally and in writing (e.g., email communication, simple reporting) 
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop new skills 
• Demonstrate curiosity, strong learning agility and good listening skills 
• A collaborative team player who can build positive working relationships 
• Organised, with strong attention to detail 
• Committed to working safely 
• Demonstrated work experience in any industry 
• Ability to travel to site is required

We encourage applicants with transferrable skills or previous work experience in other fields to apply

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. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  
 

At BHP, we recognize 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 [select appropriate jurisdiction/s from: s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT) / s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / ss 25 and/or 26 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) / s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) / s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)] / s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2017 – 2021 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.