Recruitment process
The BHP talent team are here to support you, offering guidance and tips to help you succeed and prepare with confidence.
We are here to guide you through every step of our process and answer any questions you have along the way, or if you are ready to apply search for roles that are currently being recruited:
The BHP recruitment process
From application to opportunity
In addition, our five-step guide below offers advice and insights for each stage of the process, detailing expectations and tips to make the most out of your application, including videos and checklists for assisting you at each step.
Still have more questions? Keep reading as we have answered all of your most frequently asked questions in our FAQ section below.
The first step to starting your career journey with BHP is to search and apply for a role online.
When you apply online, a cover letter is not required as part of the BHP application process, but if you wish to include one, submit it as part of the same document as your résumé/CV as one file.
You can get practical tips and learn more from BHP's talent team on how to put your best application forward below:
The second step to starting your career journey with BHP may involve an online assessment.
In most cases, after successfully submitting your online application, you will receive an email invitation to complete a virtual assessment, which can include a video and games-based assessment; allowing us to get to know you better and find out about your real-life experiences.
Please note: For the majority of roles in Canada the virtual assessment is replaced with a phone call, rather than a video assessment.
You can get practical tips and learn more from BHP's talent team on how to prepare below:
The third step to starting your career journey with BHP is an Interview and/or an Engagement Centre .
This step can involve an in-person interview, an Engagement Centre or an interview online. It’s an excellent opportunity for us to get to know each other better and answer any questions you might have about the role; benefits and why others enjoy working at BHP.
You can get practical tips and learn more from BHP's talent team on how to prepare for interviews and assessments below:
The final step before your offer of employment with BHP is completing pre-employment checks.
You are almost there! At this stage, you may be invited to a second interview, or you may progress to pre-employment checks. These can include reference checks, medical assessments, and criminal history checks. Please note the final stages of the recruitment process may vary depending on the role and location you have applied for.
You can learn more about what happens during these next steps in the below video:
Congratulations! You have reached the final stage of our recruitment process and will soon receive a formal offer. Thank you for your patience throughout the process and understanding that globally there are many people involved to ensure the role is the right fit for you.
If you have not progressed on this occasion, we understand this can be disappointing. Outcomes can vary for many reasons, and we encourage you to view it as an opportunity for growth and experience and please consider reapplying in the future.
Learn how you can set up job alerts for future opportunities with BHP:
Common questions, myths & FAQ
Our talent team are here to help
We'll also offer insights, hints and tips to some of the most frequently asked questions by people just like you. Also, please take the time to read through any additional frequently asked questions below:
We encourage applications from people of all abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis. We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset.
BHP also partners with a number of service providers across the globe to ensure that we can work with successful candidates to suit their accessibility needs.
You can email us here for further information and to find out how we can work with you to ensure our recruitment process is equitable.
BHP is committed to an inclusive culture, including providing a recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability and/or are neuro-diverse, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it fair and accessible for your individual situation.
You can email us here for further information and to find out how we can work with you to ensure our recruitment process is equitable.
This is entirely up to you, however if you disclose this throughout the recruitment process please know that this will not disadvantage you in our process.
At BHP, we want our people to feel safe and comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We firmly believe that no employee or candidate should feel pressured to hide who they are – be it their gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.
We are committed to mitigating bias in our recruitment processes to ensure LGBT+ people are respected, valued and free from discrimination. For further support information please view our Applicant Information Guide for Transgender, Gender Diverse (TGD) and Non-Binary Candidates.
Understanding these aspects of diversity allows us to take an intersectional approach to inclusion and diversity, recognising that different aspects of diversity can overlap to compound disadvantage and discrimination. We use this information to ensure our recruitment practices are fair and equitable for everyone.
If you are having issues with our website when applying for a role or during our recruitment process, please email us here so we can work with you to improve your experience.
Our advice is to do the pre-screening activities or online assessments as soon as you can, however we understand that people have rosters and other commitments that might delay this process.
You can contact us to let us know about any delays or issues you may be having in completing these assessments.
