BHP 2026 Intern Program

2026 BHP Intern Program 

At BHP, we believe the best tomorrow is built through working, learning and innovating together and through this connection, building your skills for now, and the future. Come and join us in the 2026 Intern Program. 

Please note: If you are studying Mining Engineering or Geology, please submit your application to the relevant intern advert at careers.bhp.com, for all other disciplines please apply via the link below. Only one application is required. 

About the Role
You’ll spend 10–12 weeks at one of our operational sites, gaining hands‑on experience and learning from the people who keep our business running. You’ll work with graduates, technical specialists and fellow interns while building skills and connections that support your career. You’ll meet leaders across the business and gain early exposure to the scale of the resources sector, with many interns later joining our Graduate Program or returning for additional internships depending on their stage of study. 

Working arrangements differ across our assets, and opportunities can be FIFO roles or based locally near our mining operations, depending on the location. We encourage you to consider the opportunities and lifestyle each working arrangement offers when applying. 

This program is all about potential, and gaining real experience, exploring career pathways and discovering where you could grow next. 

What We Are Looking For
We’re looking for curious, motivated students who are adaptable, flexible and eager to learn. Strong communication skills, problem solving capability and the ability to work well in a team will set you up for success in this program. 
 
You’ll be a student in your second year through to your penultimate year, available to work with us over the 2026/27 summer break. 

Your degree could be from the following disciplines, and related fields: 

• Engineering: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Civil, Geotechnical, Metallurgy / Minerals Processing, Chemical, Construction, Environmental, or Instrumentation, Control & Automation. 
  - Mining focussed students please apply via separate link - Mining Intern Program
  
  
• Science: Hydrogeology, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Spatial Science (Surveying), or Geographical Information Systems. 
  - Geology students please apply via separate link - Geology Intern Program
  
  
• Technology: Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Applied Statistics, Software Engineering, or Mathematics.
  
  
• Business: Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Commerce or Project Management. 

To help prepare for our recruitment process and explore past intern experiences, we encourage you to visit our website. 

International students with a valid visa that carries no work restrictions for the full duration of the internship are eligible to apply. 

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. 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

International students with a valid visa that carries no work restrictions for the full duration of the internship are eligible to apply. 

 

>>> Applications close 6 April 2026 for a November 2026 start date. Apply now! 

 
Supporting a Diverse Workforce 
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. 

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.