Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group:

Job Description:

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.

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 programme

Designed for penultimate year students, our 12-week summer internship programme commences in November 2026 and is designed to give you maximum exposure to our supply, trading & shipping business. You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills, and you’ll enjoy access to some of the most talented people in their fields.

You will be working on projects with real impact to our business. You’ll be placed in a team that best matches your skillset and ambitions and be an integral part of the team’s success.

Alongside this, a buddy will help you network and learn everything you need to perform in the organisation. Over the course of the internship programme, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about our graduate programme through networking, training & information sessions and be early considered for our 2027 Supply, Trading and Shipping graduate programme.

About you

You’ll have strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver results in a collaborative environment. Your agility to learn and adapt will be key along with the energy, motivation, and ownership to make the most of this fantastic opportunity. You’ll be comfortable making courageous and bold decisions, have digital fluency, a keen eye for analytics and the insights they provide.

Even though good levels of numeracy are important, you won’t necessarily need a formal technical background. 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.

As a bp intern, 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 you with on-going support and we’ll reward you for the great work you do.

To be eligible for the ST&S internship programme you are:

• currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in any discipline which could range from Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Arts to STEM
• in your penultimate year of studying, graduating between July 2027 to December 2027
• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident at time of application

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 any stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.

Applications close midnight AEST 30 June 2026.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Continuous Learning, Influencing, Listening, Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.