Coordinator Apprenticeships | BHP Operations Services | Port Hedland

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.

Come and be a part of this success.

About Operations Services

BHP Operations Services delivers industry leading mining services across BHP operations Australia-wide with specialist capabilities in load and haul, fixed plant maintenance and mobile maintenance.

BHP Operations Services has a strong focus on people capability and culture. Our people are our greatest asset and are at the centre of everything that we do. We focus on high performance safety and productivity through our people. With world-class training that is unmatched in the industry and the opportunity to advance your career across locations and commodities, join the team and make your place in BHP.

About the Role

BHP continually invests in the development of its people including those working at the front-line of its mining operations. Building and maintaining comprehensive programs for Apprenticeships and Traineeships are key to our business as we continue to skill the workforce of the future. Reporting to the Superintendent Apprentice and Trainees, the Coordinator Apprenticeships will provide support to ensure the WAIO Apprentice Program is delivered successfully and all processes, procedures and systems adhere to legislative requirement. 

The role will be offered on a 5/2 roster for those based residentially in Port Hedland. Other options including a 4/3 FIFO roster may be considered for the right candidate.

Your key deliverables include, but are not limited to:

• Providing mentoring and coaching to WAIO Apprentices from onboarding through to sign off;
• Engaging with Apprentices and leadership to provide support and enable training capability through program management and monitored journey progress;
• Coordinating and manage accuracy of Training contracts, rotations, secondments, training journals and TAFE call ups/results;
• Engaging with external Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to ensure records of completion are aligned to nationally recognized units of competency;
• Demonstrating a focus on continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the Apprentice Program is delivering the desired outcome;
• Supporting local community initiatives and represent the WAIO Apprentice Program at community events, engagement with local schools and vendors;
• Active participation, compliance and contribution to the effective operation of BHP’s relevant HSE policies and systems;
• Encouraging and leading productive collaboration across all peer groups and stakeholders through processes and routines.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Similar experience working with Apprentices/Trainees or in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector;
• Strong attention to detail or administration, HR or Training background preferred;
• Trade qualified preferred;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise;
• A continuous improvement focus that identifies opportunities for improving processes, creating efficiencies and designing capability improvement;
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong partnerships across a range of stakeholders both external and internal;
• Diversity of thought and practical experience will be embraced;
• Ability to work autonomously, but also value the importance of teamwork and being an active and supportive member. 

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. 

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.