Trainee Train Drivers | Hay Point Terminal | BMA

BHP

Posted on:  27th Jul 2026

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 the Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Trainee Train Drivers in the BMA Rail team at Hay Point Coal Terminal.  You will be rewarded with an exciting and challenging career path as well as an attractive remuneration package including access to the BHP Share Scheme.

As a BMA Trainee Train Driver, you will operate within Safe Work practices to ensure the reliable delivery of coal from BMA Mine sites to the Hay Point Coal Terminal. It is critical that you perform all duties in accordance with Network Rules, Regulations and Safe Operating Procedures.

About You

  • Proven commitment to Safety
  • Confidence to speak up when others put themselves or others at risk
  • Ability to maintain high standards to compliance with all working procedures 
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Proven attendance record (either school or recent employment)
  • An eagerness to learn and develop new skills
  • The ability to foster a teamwork atmosphere within your work group
  • Unrestricted Open C Class Driver’s License
  • Strong computer skills
  • Exposure or background within Rail or similar operations (advantageous but not essential)

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 be required to undertake a CAT1 Rail Safety Worker Medical Assessment in accordance with the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers.

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.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date and a Federal Police clearance will be required for our successful applicant.

Note: Applications close Sunday 9th August.

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