BHP
Technology Graduate Program (Jan 2026)
Emerald, Roxby Downs, Kalgoorlie
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 104000 / Year
- 10% Short Term Incentive Bonus Additional allowances for FIFO / Residential
- 20-21 vacancies
- Apply by 6 Apr 2025
- Start date 31 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026
To help build a better world, we need the best and brightest.
Why not you?
At BHP, our purpose is to bring people and resources together to build a better world. We have the resources. What we produce is essential to carbon reduction and the technologies essential to secure prosperity for generations to come.
But we need more good people. Not just anyone, but the best and brightest graduates from every field of academic and technical endeavour. Graduates who will challenge us, as we will challenge them.
If you join us, the opportunities are endless; because you will not only help build a better world, you will help shape it. Someone has to do it. Why not you?
About the Role
Technology is a Global function within BHP which provides Graduates a unique experience. Joining BHP, you will have the opportunity to work across many aspects of Digital Transformation including cybersecurity, operational technology, automation control systems and enterprise level systems. The technology strategy also enables you to gain excellent experience with key growth technologies like Cloud and our Data strategy.
Your 24-month graduate program is a balanced approach to building your technical and professional capabilities through structured course work and learning on the job. When you start, you’ll be given a buddy who will show you the ropes and gain access to our mentor program to help shape your career.
As BHP Technology Graduate, you will:
- Rotate into different teams 2-4 times
- Work alongside industry leaders
- Collaborate on projects across multiple disciplines
- Contribute to improvement initiatives
- Attend technical forums where you will hear inspiring presentations, participate in activities focused on expanding your technical knowledge and networking with other graduates.
What we offer our Graduates
- A permanent position is on offer.
- An attractive salary package plus a performance-based bonus
- Employee share program and great employee discounts
- An ongoing commitment to your well-being.
What we are looking for in our Graduates:
You will have already graduated in 2023 or 2024 or be eligible for graduation by the end of 2025. Your degree could be from one of the following (but not limited) to:
- Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Mathematics / Statistics, Cyber Security.
International students who have a valid visa with no work restrictions are eligible to register.
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 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.
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- IT & Computer Science +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
As a graduate only few tasks we have to do solely, generally there are routine task to do and few individual task set out for me to complete. I am exposed to different area of work as well.
In my role as a GTF Engineer, I am doing & reviewing redline markups, reviews various electrical calculations. Provide technical guidance in various projects including technical queries.
I support the study team of a major project. I help with engineering design reviews, value optimization identification, risk management, and stakeholder management.
About the employer
BHP
4.1
> 100,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
At BHP, our purpose is to bring people and resources together to help build a better world. Why not you?
Pros and cons of working at BHP
Pros
The company culture is great. It's built on a foundation of mutual respect and support, which is evident in the way colleagues interact with each other. There's a strong sense of community, where everyone is approachable and willing to lend a hand or share knowledge.
The vast development and learning opportunities that are provided to you... Leasers/managers are highly supportive of graduate's development and learning.
Very good. Generous compensation
Graduate program provides and facilitates various levels of learning opportunities to develop technical ability
The team environment and culture. The graduate program at BHP guides engineers into the right path.
Cons
Decisions which impact teams are often made at the wrong level with a lack of understanding of the impact on team members.
Lack of structure and proper pathway for grads
Very hard to get promoted to an area
Development opportunities are rare outside of your team.
Not productive (progress slow at work) enough as operating as large organisation