Mine Surveyor | Carrapateena

About The Role:

Carrapateena is a large-scale, world class modern underground mine operated by world class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.

At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.

As an underground Mine Surveyor, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling survey activities associated with the mining operation. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving mine safety.

Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off 
Department: Survey
Manager: Senior Mine Surveyor
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Applications close: 20 June 2025

In This Role You Will:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of survey tasks within the underground mine.
• Produce survey memos for underground development.
• Update and maintain mine plans.
• Stockpile volume measurement using UAVs.
• Adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements related to mine surveying activities.
• Maintain survey control network and conduct necessary check surveys.
• Complete production ring mark-ups and void scans.
• Work according to underground mine standards and processes.

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate survey activities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Post graduate surveying experience (Bachelor Degree or Tafe Diploma) is essential 
• Experience in underground metalliferous mining
• Proficiency in organising and completing daily underground survey tasks.
• Familiarity/Proficiency with Deswik CAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and point cloud processing software (Desirable)
• Proficiency with Leica Total Stations (Desirable)
• RePL up to 25kg (Desirable).
• Australian driver’s license (Manual driving required)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic mining environment.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate well into a team.
• Passion for mine safety and the ability to be a safety leader.

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.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce:

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. 

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 are an Equal Opportunity employer and 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