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Indigenous Project Learners


Company : BHP


Location : Port Hedland, Western Australia


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About BHP We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP. At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.About The RoleThe Project Learner role is an exciting, entry-level opportunity designed to create meaningful pathways for people eager to learn, grow and begin their careers in BHP Minerals Australia Projects. We have multiple Project Learner opportunities located across Adelaide, Perth and Port Hedland, supporting both Major Projects and Asset Projects across our Western Australia Iron Ore and Copper South Australia assets.As a Project Learner you will take part in a structured development journey where Learners gain hands-on experience working on real projects while completing their Learner Logbook in full. Project Learners will also complete a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice as part of the program.In this program, you will:Gain exposure to real project work across a variety of lifecycle stagesLearn how major capital and asset projects are planned, executed, and monitoredSupport project teams with administrative, coordination, and operational tasksReceive mentoring, coaching, and regular development check-insBuild foundational skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, and safetyParticipate in both office-based and site-based activitiesOn successful completion of the program, Project Learners will have:Completed the Project Learner LogbookAchieved a Certificate IV in Project Management PracticeBuilt foundational capabilities to work effectively in project environmentsDeveloped strong working relationships across the businessBe ready to step into a role supporting a Major or Asset ProjectYour responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Uphold the BHP Charter, Code of Conduct and all safety requirementsDemonstrate commitment to health, safety, environment and sustainable developmentSupport your host department with day-to-day project activitiesCommunicate and collaborate effectively with team membersTravel to site to support learning and project activitiesComplete all tasks associated with the Minerals Australia Projects Learner Program including log book and the Certificate IV in Project ManagementWrite structured documents to communicate requirements and/or decisions to management and engineering stakeholdersSeek and participate in development opportunitiesApply training, feedback, and new skills to your workContribute your ideas, curiosity, and unique perspectives to the teamAbout YouAs a successful candidate you will possess the following:Completion of prior tertiary study (any discipline) OR exposure to work experience in any industry, with technical disciplines preferredCompleted High School Certificate, Certificate Qualification (Cert II or more) Trade or other preferred but not mandatoryHave strong skills in Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer-focused, with a positive approach to working with othersA clear communicator, both verbally and in writing (e.g., email communication, simple reporting)Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop new skillsDemonstrate curiosity, strong learning agility and good listening skillsA collaborative team player who can build positive working relationshipsOrganised, with strong attention to detailCommitted to working safelyDemonstrated work experience in any industryAbility to travel to site is requiredWe encourage applicants with transferable skills or previous work experience in other fields to applyAbout Our ProcessAt 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 WorkforceAt BHP, we recognize 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 this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).For more information about our RAP, please visit here. These are full-time positions. We are open to discussing flexible work arrangements that suit you - including varied roster arrangements, part-time or job share alternatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr