BHP 2027 Apprentice Program | BMA

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.  

 Why not you? Why not now? Come and be a part of this success. Click here to learn more.  

About the Role 

We are seeking motivated and passionate candidates for our 2027 Apprenticeship Program across BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) commencing in January 2027.  Opportunities are available across our Bowen Basin mine sites including Broadmeadow, Goonyella Riverside, Peak Downs, Saraji and at the Hay Point Coal Terminal based in Mackay.  

In undertaking this 4-year Apprenticeship you will receive on the job experience, industry training and mentoring by BMAs talented workforce, very good working conditions, and a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen trade on successful completion.   

Nationally Accredited trades Certificates being offered will include:  

• Automotive Electrical (Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology)  

• Electrical (Certificate III in Electro Technology Electrician)  
• Diesel Fitting (Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology)  
• Mechanical Fitting (Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade)  
• Boiler making (Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade - Boiler Making/Welding)  

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 their chosen trade and come from a diverse range of backgrounds. 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.   

 As these roles are residential, apprentices will be required to live within in a safe distance from our Mine sites aligned with our Fatigue Management policies. Please note accommodation and travel is not provided for these positions.  

 The ideal candidates we are seeking will:  

•  Demonstrate an interest in their chosen trade through work experience and / or hobbies and interests.  

• 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 trade.  
• Motivation to achieve individual and team goal and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to the team to achieve results.

Prerequisites for 2026 Year 12 Leavers:  

•  Mechanical trades - a minimum Year 12 pass in Mathematics & English  

• Electrical trades - a minimum Year 12 pass in General Mathematics / Maths Standard 1, English, and Physics is desirable.   

Applications close June 1st, 2026. Please note late applications will not be accepted.  

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. 

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

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 

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

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.