Traineeship Program 2022 | NSWEC | Mt Arthur Coal (Australia)

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.
New South Wales Energy Coal consists of the Mt Arthur Coal open-cut energy coal mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The site produces coal for international customers in the energy sector.

Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

To support growth and development within the industry, BHP is offering multiple Traineeships at our New South Wales Energy Coal (NSWEC) operation based in the Hunter Valley. This program provides motivated and passionate individuals the opportunity to learn new skills whilst experiencing life on site. Individuals will be equipped with the resources and support needed to establish a dynamic and fulfilling career within Mining. 

In undertaking this two-year traineeship, you can expect hands on industry-lead training and mentoring by NSWEC’s talented workforce, first-rate working conditions, and a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen field on successful completion.
Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live, NSWEC is focused on high performance, safety, teamwork, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance.

Nationally accredited certificates on offer may include:

• RII30120 – Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations

What can BHP offer you?

• Hands on training with an Industry Leader
• Nationally accredited certificate in your chosen field
• Skills & experience to gain a career 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 

About You

We are eager to connect with enthusiastic, motivated, and adaptable individuals wanting to learn new skills and embark on a career within the mining industry, this is an opportunity to be part of something big!

To be successful in our Traineeship you will have:

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility, and sustainable development.
• A strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen field.
• Motivation to achieve individual and team goals and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to attain results.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team alongside a range of diverse individuals. 

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with 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 applicant’s 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. 

BHP also requires employee in Australia to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people (From the 31st of January 2022 or earlier depending on relevant state health directives). If you are applying for a role at BHP, please consider this new requirement when submitting your application. If you have any questions based on your individual circumstances, please let our team know. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce. For further information please see our website 

Supporting a diverse workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.

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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability