Trainer Apprenticeships | Operations Services | Mackay | 4/4/4

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

Through BHP’s Future Fit Academy we are providing a nationally standardised curriculum for trade apprenticeships and maintenance traineeships. The first two campuses have been established at existing BHP warehouse and repair facilities in Welshpool in Perth and Mackay in Queensland. They include virtual reality simulation training and full mobile equipment and fixed plant workshops.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Heavy Diesel Fitter to come and be part of this amazing opportunity to develop our future workforce at our Mackay facility.

The role is based in Mackay and will involve working a 4/4/4 roster - 4 days, 4 afternoons and 4 days off, rosters are subject to change based on business requirements.  These roles are not FIFO. The Trainer - Apprenticeships will work closely with the students in both classroom and workshop sessions as well as working with the Supervisor Apprenticeships, Specialist Apprenticeships and relevant subject matter experts to ensure that the training materials are kept current and relevant to the trade.

About Operations Services

Operations Services (OS) is providing permanent employment to a growing team of more than 3800 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 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 You

If you are a qualified Heavy Diesel Tradesperson and are passionate about developing others we are looking for you. Ideally you will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Trade qualification ideally in Heavy Diesel with Auto Electrical experience;
• Demonstrated experience and background of working with apprentices/trainees in an operational technical environment within mining or heavy industry;
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment highly desirable or has the ability to obtain the qualification;
• Exposure or some knowledge of Vocational Education and Training (VET) legislation would be advantageous;
• Willingness to lead and implement change, as well as influence, coach and model BHP values and behaviours.

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. 

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people, BHP requires employees in Australia to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with BHP’s Covid Policy and any relevant State health directives. If you are applying for a role at BHP please consider this requirement when submitting your application. BHP will also adhere to any relevant health directives that may be made that affects our workforce.

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.