Indigenous Graduate Program - Engineering, Science, Technology, Health Science & Business (Feb 2027)

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

• Kickstart your graduate career with BHP!
• Solve real world problems and gain invaluable experience in one of the world’s largest mining organisations.
• Join like minded gradates and build a strong professional and social network to support you throughout the program and beyond.

From our Coal Operations across Queensland to the Copper Province in South Australia and Iron Ore in Western Australia, or various office locations in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne - the BHP Australia Indigenous Graduate Program could be the perfect way to begin your career journey, and you could help shape the future of Australia’s global resources company.

At BHP, we don’t just offer jobs - we launch careers, with many of our senior executives starting out on our Graduate Program!As a graduate with us, you’ll embark on a 24‑month journey designed to build your technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry experience through hands‑on learning and structured development.

At BHP, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. Our Graduate Program is designed to create meaningful career pathways for Indigenous Graduates, equipping them with the skills, support, and opportunities to thrive in the mining and resources sector.

From day one, you’ll be paired with a buddy to help you navigate your new role. Industry leaders will guide and support your career growth, and we ensure our graduates are well connected with each other. Many of our graduates have made lifelong friends on the program as well as building a strong professional network.

What You’ll Experience as a BHP Graduate

What We Offer You

What we are looking for

To be eligible for our program you must have recently graduated within the last two years or be eligible for graduation by the end of 2026.

Your degree could be from one of the following (but not limited) to :

To be successful in our program you will have a strong academic background, with the ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. You will be adaptable and flexible with a hunger to learn and embrace change. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a team.

For further information on our graduate program and to better prepare you for our process, we would encourage you to check out our website (https : / / www.bhp.com / careers / graduate-student-programs / australia)and to watch a recent FAQ video with some of our recent graduates.

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

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.

Wherever we operate, BHP respects the rights of Indigenous peoples. In Australia, our Reconciliation Action Plan reflects how we seek to contribute to long‑term economic empowerment, social development priorities and cultural well‑being of Indigenous peoples in Australia. Many of our operations are located on or near Indigenous traditional lands. We acknowledge and respect the cultural heritage and collective rights of those Indigenous peoples.

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 an inclusive culture, including providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. We know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it fair and accessible for your individual situation. If applicable – please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com so we can work with you on this.

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