About Us

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 Nickel West

Nickel West is a fully integrated mine-to-market business. Our culture is rich with technical know-how, highly efficient and focused on innovation. The business employs over 2500 people from five operations across Western Australia comprising of nickel underground and open-cut mines, concentrators, a smelter and a refinery. We also have plans to expand our operations with new mines in the northern Goldfields and a large nickel sulphate plant in Kwinana.

A member of the BHP Group, Nickel West is undergoing an exciting business transformation to become a globally significant supplier of battery materials to the electric vehicle market. Nickel West will soon become the world’s largest producer of Nickel Sulphate, a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. As the world’s largest producer of nickel briquettes and nickel powder, Nickel West is leading the new-energy revolution in Western Australia.

Nickel West has an exciting future ahead. We invite you to join us at Nickel West as we seek to energize our future.

About the Role

We are offering a number of exciting Traineeship opportunities across our Northern Nickel West Operations.

The program is designed to develop cultured, engaged, highly skilled and work ready trainees, providing you with nationally recognised qualifications upon successful completion. You will be provided with industry-leading training and mentoring by some of BHP's talented workforce. You will also experience first-rate working conditions with a focus on safety, quality and teamwork.

Mining Production Traineeships – Mt Keith

As a Trainee you will learn about the ‘Open Cut Mining Load & Haul’ operations, you’ll be trained to be responsible for the delivery of ore, dirt and waste material via the operations of BHP’s extensive fleet of large haul trucks.

Underground Mining Production Traineeships – Cliffs & Leinster

As a Trainee you will learn about the ‘Underground Mining Load & Haul’ operations, you’ll be trained to be responsible for the delivery of ore, dirt and waste material via the operations of BHP’s extensive fleet of articulated underground haul trucks.

These roles are offered on a 7 days, 7 off, 7 nights, 7 off roster with FIFO ex Perth, Residential or Drive in Drive out from Regional WA options available.

What can BHP Nickel West offer you?

• A one year intensive traineeship with an industry leader;
• Nationally accredited qualification at the completion of your traineeship
• Specialised training;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Long term employment opportunities;
• Mentoring and guidance; and
• Full uniforms and PPE.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants wishing to apply for the BHP Nickel West Traineeship Program must meet the following criteria;-

• Hold a current and valid WA Drivers Licence
• Strong commitment to your own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven attendance record (recent school or employment history)
• A high commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Enthusiasm to learn and motivation to succeed
• Demonstrate basic administrative and/or computing skills

Supporting a diverse workforce

At 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 we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. Some of our benefits include flexible working options; a generous paid parental leave policy; other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

If you would like to be part of a diverse team where you are encouraged to explore your potential and stretch your capabilities in one of the world's most exciting industries, we invite you to apply. All applicants are required to complete an online psychometric assessment as part of the recruitment process. No late applications will be accepted.

To submit your application click on the 'Apply' button below before 2nd April 2021.

We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

Reference Number – 34829