BHP

At BHP, we believe the best tomorrow is built through working, learning and innovating together and through this connection, building your skills for now, and the future. Come and join us in the 2028 Australia Graduate Program. 

Applications will open in March 2027, with the exact dates still to be confirmed.

About the program 

The 24-month BHP Graduate Program starts in February 2028, and brings people together to learn, build capability and gain confidence for the future. You’ll build on the foundations you gained at university while developing skills that support a lifelong career. 

From day one, you’ll have structured onboarding, guided learning paths and support from your graduate cohort, your buddy and leaders who are passionate about helping you grow. You’ll work on meaningful projects across resources, engineering, technology, decarbonisation and safe, sustainable operations, gaining hands on experience.  

Graduates will rotate 2-4 times, to help build technical capabilities, working relationships with new people and leadership skills. You’ll be guided by our leaders as you work on real projects, offering accelerated learning and career path opportunities.

Coursework is delivered in a combination of methods which include virtual workshops (with senior leader and graduate alumni participation), graduate workbook and a technical logbook. Plus, to continually build capabilities and professional development, you’ll have “action learning periods” where you’re given tasks to complete during your day-to-day work. This gives you the opportunity to share what you’ve learned within your designated group in discussions led by past Graduates.

Join a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritised and you can see the impact of your work. Many graduates say the friendships, networks and support they build during the program are among the most rewarding parts, and many of BHP’s leaders began their own careers right here.  

What you’ll experience as a BHP Graduate 

Depending on your discipline and preferred location, your role may be based in a residential community, city office, or operate on a Fly in Fly out (FIFO) roster. Western Australia’s Iron Ore assets are primarily FIFO, Queensland’s Coal operations are largely residential, and South Australia’s Copper Operations offer a mix of both. You can specify your preferred location when applying. 

We encourage you to consider the commitment, lifestyle, responsibilities and opportunities each working environment provides.

In addition, you will: 

• Learn how the resources sector operates by collaborating with skilled people and contributing to real projects and business challenges.
• Strengthen your capability by building your innovation and problem-solving abilities to help shape improvements.
• Learn how to communicate effectively, while building core work skills like prioritising, managing change, staying curious and developing a growth mindset. 

 What we offer you 

• Your graduate position can offer the beginning of a long, secure and successful career.
• A culture of care, and connection where you are supported by resources and assistance programs for your mental health and well-being and opportunities to build friendships and networks that can last well beyond your first role.
• Perks and benefits where you can enjoy employee discounts, recognition programs a competitive salary package, plus a performance-based bonus and employee share program.

What we are looking for 

To be eligible for our program, you must have graduated within the past two years or be due to graduate by the end of 2027. We’re seeking students and graduates from Engineering, Science, Technology and Business.

Find out more at: www.bhp.com/careers/graduate-student-programs/australia

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. 

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 

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 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.