Indigenous Opportunities | New To Industry Production | Operations Services | Queensland

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. Come and be a part of this success! 

About Operations Services

Operations Services is providing permanent employment to a growing team of more than 4000 employees. OS is committed to increase employment opportunities for Australian regional communities by delivering stability and sustainability that is good for our people and good for the communities.

Operation Services (OS) employees work in an environment where safety is central to role and support is always at hand. You will work as part of a smaller team so you can expect to build good connections with your supervisors and peers. OS has a high performing culture and encourages continuous improvement and development. 

About the Role

This program offers a permanent position with Operations Services while you complete your 12 months of training to become a Production Operator. We have partnered with a reputable training organisation and upon successful completion of your training you will receive a Certificate III in Surface Extraction.

From commencement through to completion of your training, you will receive support from trainers, supervisors and colleagues to set you up for success.

If successful, you will start your journey at our Mackay training facility for 3 swings covering a range of topics including our BHP Charter Values and Code of Conduct. From here you will move onto site-based training with qualified in-field trainers.

 Benefits of program:

• On the job training with qualified in-field trainers
• Certificate III in Surface Extraction
• Permanent position beyond your training
• Career development / training opportunities i.e. Operations Services Mastery Program
• Community and wellness programs
• Discounted Leisure & Entertainment Memberships
• SharePlus Program

About you

You don’t need prior on-the-job experience, just a genuine interest in driving and operating machinery. Together we will work to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Ideally, you will have:

• High commitment to safety, quality and procedure is a must
• Strong desire to learn and a high level of enthusiasm to develop a range of new skills
• Motivation to achieve personal work goals and objectives
• Teamwork mentality to achieve results
• Minimum of Open C class drivers licence

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 this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  In Queensland, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates.  We strongly encourage applications from Barada Barna and Wiri/Widi, Gaangalu, Yuwibara, Jangga and Iman 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).