Who we are

We are an international energy company. Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.

Why join us?

You can make a real impact early in your bp career, contributing to large, complex projects on a global scale.

There are many opportunities to learn here, whether through training, mentoring and stretch assignments or sharing knowledge with expert colleagues. The diversity of our teams and business areas gives the option to develop your career in many different ways.

We have a truly caring company culture, where your growth and wellbeing are supported. Our hybrid workplace will enable you to enjoy work-life balance as we place trust in our team to deliver results from home and the office.

We believe that on our best day we’re purposeful, we play to win, and we care. It’s who we are. 

Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S)

Did you know? We’re one of the world’s leading traders of commodities. So, when you join us as a supply, trading & shipping graduate, you’ll get the opportunity to connect to major energy markets while developing your industry knowledge and commercial skills. From analysing data to influencing decision-making. From building customer relationships to shaping deals. This programme gives you the exposure and experience to start building a future in commercial business.

About the graduate programme 

Graduates who join the ANZ Supply, Trading & Shipping early careers programme will follow the Commercial track. Here, you will follow a structured development offer to accelerate the acquisition of foundational technical skills, experience and knowledge, and application in the business world.

The programme supports transition from university to discipline professional and provides a framework of ‘non-technical’ skills to support building personal effectiveness skills.

The three-year programme which comprises three 12-month rotations, is designed to give you breath of experience and the opportunity to build technical depth. You will be challenged in many ways – all of which will build your confidence, expertise, and experience at pace, giving you the flexibility to eventually take your career in the direction that suits you best.

Along with being part of the bp early careers community, you will have a dedicated support network to provide guidance on the programme, advice on career development and answer your questions, helping you to navigate the organization. Our world-class learning journey will incorporate online and virtual learning with face-to-face classroom and on-the-job training giving you the behavioral and technical skills you need to build a truly outstanding career.

Commercial development track:

Every year, bp invests billions of dollars searching for new sources of energy, supplying our customers with the fuels they need. You’ll help to ensure we make the best use of our investment. We want you to be in the best position to propose new and creative ways to maximize value. The commercial development track will help you to develop strong commercial acumen which is supported by the different rotations you will undertake. You may find yourself placed in a team that sets strategy, tracks the market, or manages foreign exchange, or you may be a trading operator responsible for the logistical success of a trading deal. Other rotations include marketing & origination, structured products and chartering.

No matter where you work, all of the roles will offer a challenging experience that gives you first-hand exposure to our trading & shipping activities and will contribute to building your long-term career in the organisation.

About you 

As a bp graduate, you will have an interest and/or skill in delivering economic value back to a business, identifying solutions and strategies resulting in cost savings and a natural negotiation style. No matter where you work at bp, you’ll be valued, included and respected. We’ll provide youwith on-going support and we’ll reward you for the great work you do.

To be eligible for the ST&S Graduate programme you should:

have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any discipline which could range from Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Arts to STEM

recently graduated or currently in your final year and graduating by December 2026

hold an Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Can't decide which programme to apply for?

Join us for our information day on the 3rd March in our Melbourne office for an opportunity to meet senior business leaders from Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) and Customer & Products at bp.

During this session, we’ll provide insight into bp’s Supply, Trading & Shipping business that will give you practical view of how we operate. You’ll also learn more about our Customer & Products business, helping you determine which Graduate Programme best aligns with your interests and career aspirations.

You’ll have the chance to network with senior leaders, connect with your local recruiter, and speak directly with current bp graduates about their experiences.

Register for the event by 26 Feb 2026 using link below:

https://cvent.me/gBB3wZ

Please note the following when submitting your application:

You can only apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.  
Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the deadline stated. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.

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