2028 Engineering Graduate Program (Feb 2028)

GOTAFE; South Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Culture of care and connection

Perks and benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

BHP offers a 24-month Graduate Program designed to build capability and confidence for the future. You’ll start with structured onboarding, guided learning paths and support from your graduate cohort, buddy and leaders who are passionate about helping you grow.

You’ll work on meaningful projects across resources, technology, decarbonisation and safe, sustainable operations. Depending on your discipline and location, roles may be residential, in city offices, or FIFO, with the aim of developing

Qualifications

• Graduated within the past two years or due to graduate by end of 2027.
• Disciplines include Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, Health Science.
• International students with a visa, visa by Feb 2028, welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Undergo structured onboarding and guided learning paths.
• Work on meaningful projects across resources, technology, decarbonisation and safe, sustainable operations.
• Collaborate with graduate cohort, buddy and leaders to grow skills.

Skills

Engineering

Science

Technology

Business

Health Science

Job description

BHP 2028 Graduate Program (other disciplines)

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 Graduate Program.

About the Role

The 24-month BHP Graduate Program 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, technology, decarbonisation and safe, sustainable operations, gaining hands on experience.

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.

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

• A Permanent role with BHP
  Your graduate position can offer the beginning of a long, secure and successful career.
• A culture of care, and connection
  Be 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
  Enjoy employee discounts, recognition programs a competitive salary package, plus a performance-based bonus and employee share program.
• Relocation Support within Australia
  Provided where required to help you settle in smoothly.

Discover more about a career at BHP.

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-Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Civil, Geotechnical, Metallurgy / Minerals Processing, Chemical, Construction, Environmental, or Instrumentation, Control & Automation.
  • Mining focused students please apply here - Mining Graduate Program
• Science- Hydrogeology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Spatial Science (Surveying), or Geographical Information Systems.
  • Geology students please apply here - Geology Graduate Program
• Technology
  • Technology students please apply here - Technology Graduate Program
• Business
• Health Science, and related technical fields.

International students with a valid visa are welcome to apply. By February 2028, you must hold a visa with no work restrictions.

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 [e-mail].