Trainee Projects Officer | Indigenous candidates only | Adelaide

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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.

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's 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 and mutually beneficial relationships with these Indigenous communities.

A world-leading resources company, BHP's purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world. With over 37,000 employees in 16 countries, one of the ways we can propel positive change throughout their business is with employee recognition. Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

We are looking for four highly motivated individuals to join Project teams within our Copper South Australia Asset. You will be part of a highly capable team, learning from experienced project professionals, helping you to jump-start your career within BHP.

As a Trainee, you will be provided with the opportunity to independently manage work, contributing to the team's success. Critical skills will include a willingness to actively learn, whilst showing curiosity, initiative and searching for continuous improvements.

This 12-month "earn while you learn" traineeship provides an entry pathway to a permanent, full-time Project Officer role with BHP's Projects team.

The traineeship will provide invaluable on-the-job experience, exposure to our world class business and education through study time while at work. BHP are also committing to providing Trainees with ongoing Cultural support and mentoring.

Employees will enjoy a generous remuneration package, including base salary, bonus, and superannuation; as well as progressive, flexible work opportunities and associated benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Following the BHP Charter Value and Policies;
• Working safely and developing knowledge towards health, safety, environmental responsibility;
• Working with an assigned mentor and with dedicated, Cultural support;
• Completing assigned tasks and seeking development opportunities within the workplace;
• Assisting the assigned team in delivering projects;
• Sharing own thinking and experiences to add value to the business;
• Adhering to daily and weekly routines as stipulated in the OD Indigenous Project Work Pack Operating Model; and
• Providing feedback to mentor, line leader and peers to assist in the continuous improvement of the program

As a successful candidate you will possess the following:

• A strong work ethic with high motivation to learn and develop new skills;
• Computer literacy and ability across MS Word, MS Excel, and the internet;
• Good verbal and written communication skills with education level to Year 12 (or completion of Year 10 with a willingness to complete an online language / numeracy assessment); and
• The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere.

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

This role is based in Adelaide CBD on a Monday to Friday roster, offering a quality standard of living without the high costs of most other Australian capital cities.

Adelaide offers a Mediterranean climate, beachside lifestyle, cosmopolitan cafés and restaurants, and world-class wine regions just an hour away. All this plus an annual international festivals and events calendar make Adelaide a vibrant, cultured, friendly environment to live, work and play in.

This role also includes regular site travel and work at BHP worksites, participating in our operational activities as you learn more about our business.

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.

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 and Arabana peoples together with other traditional owners. 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.