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Working at BHP Billiton

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General

How do I apply for a job with BHP Billiton?

The best way is to submit your resume through our online careers service. When you have completed the online application process, your resume is stored in our resume database, which is regularly searched by the team of BHP Billiton recruiters. We will also keep you informed of future jobs at BHP Billiton that match your preferences.

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Can I apply for a job located in a country other than my own?

BHP Billiton offers a broad range of career opportunities around the globe. However, BHP Billiton does not have a policy of automatically sponsoring candidates who are not authorised to work in a specific country. Ideally, you should be authorised to work in the country that you would like to work in.

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How can I communicate directly with a BHP Billiton recruiter or hiring manager?

Due to the high volume of interest in opportunities with our company, it is not realistically possible for our recruiters or hiring managers to liaise with every candidate. A BHP Billiton recruiter will contact you should your skill-set match one of our opportunities.

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Can I fax my application to you?

The short answer is "no". It is in your interest to apply online so that your application is electronically stored in our resume database. This will allow the community of recruiters and hiring managers within the company to review your strengths and the opportunities available.

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Applying Online

How often are new jobs posted on your website?

We post jobs regularly, often daily, therefore we recommend you visit this site often and perform a Job Search. Better still, subscribe to our Job Mail service and you will be notified of future jobs that match your preferences.

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What is the length of time a job remains posted?

Some job postings only give candidates a window of one to two weeks to apply. Others remain open until the position has been filled. Again, we urge you to visit our careers site often.

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What happens after I apply for a job?

After you submit your online application we will send you an automated email response, confirming receipt of your submission. BHP Billiton recruiters and hiring managers responsible for each job you apply for will appraise your skills and experience, and inform you if your application is to be progressed in the selection process. If you are not successful, we will retain your resume in our database. Should a future position match your skill-set, a BHP Billiton recruiter will contact you.

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Can I apply for more than one job at a time?

Absolutely. You are welcome to apply for any of our job postings that you believe match your skill-set and career aspirations.

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Who can submit an application to us?

Our job postings are designed to attract people who are interested in joining BHP Billiton. They are not intended for recruitment suppliers. In fact, we will not accept responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited applications from recruitment suppliers.

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What is Job Alert?

Job Alert is an automatic job hunter. Use Job Alert to tell us your preferences and then matching jobs will be emailed to you for consideration.

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Jobseeker: I have forgotten my Username and Password. HELP!

The first time you apply for a position using BHP Billiton Jobs you will be asked to enter your email address (Username), and create a password and secret question. When you return to BHP Billiton Jobs the system will remember your email address and will prompt you to enter your password.

Should you forget your password you will have to click on the "Forgotten your Password?" link. You will then be presented with your secret question which you must answer correctly to have your password sent to your email address.

If you are unable to answer your secret question then please send your query to email jobs@bhpbilliton.com and a new password will be generated and sent to your email address.

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Recruiter: I have forgotten my Username and Password. HELP!

If you have forgotten your Username and Password, your Super User will be able to retrieve your details for you. If your Super User is unavailable please email jobs@bhpbilliton.com

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I am encountering a problem accessing and using this site. What should I do?

First, determine whether you are able to access any other internet sites. If you are certain that the issue is specifically related to the BHP Billiton Jobs site, please email jobs@bhpbilliton.com.

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Working at BHP Billiton

What is it like to work at BHP Billiton?

At BHP Billiton you’ll we working with like-minded people who want to grow business around the globe, seize opportunities and to stand out from the crowd. You’ll also be around like-minded thinkers who embrace tomorrow, have vision, love stretching their minds and going far beyond what they thought was achievable.

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What opportunities are there for advancement?

As we are a large, global organisation, there are many opportunities for you to find new professional challenges through varying job roles, working in different businesses, functions and locations. At BHP Billiton, you control your destiny and your career development, but we will help you develop and grow, as your success is also our success.

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What can I expect to be paid?

We always aim to be competitive in the industries and locations in which we operate to ensure we attract and retain the best people. We are committed to performance-based remuneration and rewards. Your actual remuneration depends on your position, the business you work in, and its location.

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