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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
We are offering exciting opportunities across our Western Australia Iron Ore business, for people looking for an opportunity to join our business with limited or no industry experience for our Newman Operations.
BHP have designed site based programs to develop cultured, engaged, highly skilled and work ready employees, providing you with industry-leading training and mentoring by some of BHP's talented workforce. The roles available are Residential on a lifestyle roster, based in Newman.
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The Nationally accredited certificate on offer includes:
- Production Processing Trainee – Certificate III in Resource Processing
- Laboratory Technician Trainee - Certificate III Laboratory Skills
About You
This opportunity is available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals based in Newman, who have a genuine interest in starting a career at BHP. We are looking for an adaptable, positive, individuals who enjoys an active role and are open to exploring the world of mining whilst learning something new every day.
What can BHP Iron Ore offer you?
- Obtain a Nationally Accredited Certificate with your training
- Industry Leading training programs
- Specialised training;
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Long term employment opportunities;
- Mentoring and guidance; and
- Full uniforms and PPE
Applicants wishing to apply for these BHP Residential opportunities must meet the following criteria:
- Have residence in Newman, Western Australia
- Hold a C class manual driver's licence
- Strong commitment to your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
- Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Proven attendance record (recent school or employment history)
- A high commitment to safety systems and procedures
- Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to succeed
- Demonstrate basic administrative and/or computing skills
These positions will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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 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 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates. In Western Australia this includes, but is not limited to, the Njamal, Kariyarra, Palyku, Banjima, Nyiyaparli, Ngarla, Ngarlawangga, Yinhawangka, Thalanyji, , Tjiwarl, Tarlpa peoples, together with the traditional owners of Kalgoorlie. 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.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a virtual interview in April 2024.
To submit your application, click on the 'Apply' button below
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
