About BHP

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 IROC

Perth City Square is home to BHP Iron Ore’s state-of-the-art Integrated Remote Operations Centre (IROC). IROC is a well-established state-of-the-art control operations facility operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using advanced, real-time technology to enable visibility and control, across the entire Iron Ore supply chain. Working collaboratively with our mining operations we strive to contribute and continuously improve safety and performance outcomes of our business.

Bringing together a dynamic, driven and diverse team in Perth CBD we have created an environment of inclusion, innovation and integrity where we embrace new ways of working, comprehensive training, and celebrate our successes.

To find out more about working at IROC click here.

Why join?

This is a prime opportunity to be part of a world class control centre, in return you will be rewarded with an exciting and challenging career path with a company that promotes a culture of care and development, work / life balance, and an attractive remuneration package including employee share scheme and employer matched super contribution.

This role is your chance to build a career within the Mining Industry and be apart of something BIG! Why not you?

About the Role

The IROC New to Industry Program provides you with hands on experience and learning within our IROC Control Teams over a 12 month period. As a Controller you take ownership for the safety of our people in the field, achieving production targets, by enabling the effective operation of day-to-day job specific requirements.


This program provides the participants with the opportunity to rotate through the Control and Scheduling departments including:

• Autonomous Drill Control
• Conventional Mine Control
• Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) Control
• Fixed Plant Control
• Rail Control
• Port Control
• Supply Chain Scheduling

There are both full time and part time opportunities available within the program. Full time participants would be employed on our Lifestyle roster and part time participants would work a variation of this.

About You

We are eager to connect with enthusiastic, motivated, passionate and adaptable people that are keen to learn new skills and embark on a career within the mining industry.

Experience in a control room environment or in a mining related industry is NOT essential as we are looking to encourage individuals from all backgrounds. Training will be provided, developing you to be successful in these roles.

To be successful in this role, it is critical that you possess:

• An overriding commitment to safety and BHP charter values.
• Be able to identify risks and be risk mitigation focused.
• Motivation to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• The ability to foster a team environment and work towards achieving team outcomes and goals.
• Ability to adapt to change and work autonomously in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong computer skills and knowledge

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

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.

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