BP Australia
Commercial Graduate Programme (Finance/Sales/Supply Chain/Marketing) (Jan 2025)
Melbourne, Perth
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 71,000 - 77,400 / Year
- 12% super, 10% bonus at meets expectations, Share match scheme + fuel discount
- 4-8 vacancies
- Apply by 1 Apr 2024
- Start date 19 Jan 2025
Be part of reimaging energy
At bp, we have one thing on our mind – the energy of tomorrow. We’re helping the world get to net zero with the ambition of being a net zero company by 2050 and our graduates are integral to achieving this. As future leaders and technical experts, we need fresh thinking, curiosity, and a solution focus mindset to reimagine energy. That’s where you come in!
About bp
We bring with us over 100 years of experience steeped in the world of energy. More than a century defined by two core commodities, oil and gas, brings us to a pivotal point where we are transforming from an international oil company producing resources to an integrated energy company delivering solutions for customers. We want to move fast but will do so with real discipline and care – keeping our focus on safety and performance while we transform, delivering long-term value for our stakeholders. Our graduates help build an agile, innovative, and efficient bp; a purpose-driven, digitally enabled, fully integrated organization.
We believe that on our best day, we’re purposeful, we play to win, and we care. It’s who we are.
About the programme
As a permanent employee from day one, you’ll be undergoing a world-class 2-year programme with choice, flexibility, and well-being at its heart. Our hybrid workplace will enable you to enjoy a work-life balance as we place trust in our team to deliver results working from home and the office.
Our extensive training, personalized learning journeys and career coaching will set you up for a long-lasting career. Our early career programmes have been designed as part of bp’s long-term vision to support future renewable energy projects both locally and internationally.
You’ll enjoy the following:
- A ‘real job’ with ‘real accountability’ in two diverse role rotations with additional project experiences, tailored to build your capability
- The opportunity to work in different parts of the bp business to build your foundation skills ready for the commencement of the exciting Australia / Asia & Pacific strategic projects & just in time for your next career move
- An immersive and supportive onboarding programme in your first few months providing the opportunity to build strong relationships with your cohort, a buddy to help guide your first weeks & a mentor to help with your long-term career goals
- Quality formal and informal training and development activities that build your technical and non-technical skillset
- The opportunity to build a strong network of local and international peers, senior leaders and technical experts who will help guide and mentor you through the programme & beyond
- A competitive salary package, access to fuel discount, bonus and share programme.
As a Commercial graduate you ...
- Enjoy problem-solving – in life, you use your analytical skills and love of numbers to identify solutions, finding value and cost savings
- Have a natural negotiation style and ability to maintain strong relationships
- Have an eye for data & analytics and enjoy the insights they provide
- A fast thinker who is comfortable making courageous and bold decisions
- Have a resilient mindset and ability to deliver results in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments
- Commercial awareness: economic modelling, cost modelling, business case development, project management (desirable)
Our previous commercial graduates are now in all parts of the bp business. Some examples of the varied positions some of them are in now: Asset Economist, Business Advisor, Commercial Development Manager, Commercial Sales Manager, Finance Analyst, Products Trader, Optimization Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Procurement Analyst, and Business Development Analyst.
About you
You are passionate about reimagining energy for people and our planet. You’ll bring well-rounded life experience, and your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience, everything from customer service to industry experience is great! We know you’re early in your career – we don’t expect you to be an expert.
To be eligible for this programme you are:
- In your final year of study or graduated in the last 12 months
- It’s likely you’re studying a degree in Commerce or business – and very desirable if you are studying a double degree in Commerce/Business and Science/Engineering
- An Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
Opportunities are available across Melbourne, Perth. You may choose your preferred location upon submitting your application.
Applications will close by 30 April 2024.
bp is an equal opportunity employer supporting inclusion and diversity in our workforce. bp encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, Maori and/or Pasifika or Pacific Islands heritage and people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Priorities and goals can lack lots of structure so hard to know what you should be prioritizing and working towards.
Process driven work that impacts daily operations
I have been very fortunate to work on a variety of projects throughout my time on the grad program. These projects have allowed me to develop a diverse set of skills and get a strong understanding of the bp business. I have also been given lots of opportunities to work with a range of people from different areas of the business and expand my professional networks.
About the employer
BP Australia
4.0
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
Our purpose is reimagining energy for people and our planet. We want to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives.
Pros and cons of working at BP Australia
Pros
The exposure to the business is fantastic, as is the ability to grow my skills. Networking opportunities are fantastic.
Convenient location, friendly people, nice desk set-ups, free coffee, natural lighting, competitive salary
I think the company has a good work-life balance, and they care about you're overall wellbeing.
Work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace I am working towards something that I believe in and doing meaningful work. Mentoring and career development opportunities are very abundant. Freedom and trust by managers and experienced no micro-management.
Inclusive atmosphere, colleagues that are willing to help and encouraged to solve problems.
Cons
Nothing really! I would say, though, that the graduate program would be good if it were three years. I am finding that a lot of the graduates below me are grasping an understanding of the business in the first year and then going into their second year and rolling off.
A little bit disjointed in the sense that there are people from all over the organization making requests from you via email. I feel that task requests should only really come from the line manager or a member of your appropriate team.
Being forced to attend the office 60/40. I enjoy working in the office but would highly prefer this to be a personal decision, not enforced from top-down. Lack of salary transparency.
Starting as a graduate, it was challenging when other team members weren't in the office to learn off due to working from home.
While it is fantastic that BP is such a large business with many opportunities for growth, that benefit also has a flip side. Working in a diverse business can make it hard to specialize or focus on areas of interest, especially in the early stages of your career. This is due to two factors: 1. People with diverse experience are highly valued, so you are often encouraged to take a generalist approach to your career. 2. It can take time for roles in your desired area to come up.