Student Casual Intern Program - Various Opportunities | Mt Arthur Coal | Muswellbrook

Are you currently studying a relevant qualification and considering a career in mining? BHP Mt Arthur are excited to welcome you to apply for our Casual Intern Program, where you can gain invaluable practical exposure to our mining operations and learn under the guidance of our experienced team.  Apply today - this is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

About BHP 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. 

Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success! Here

About Mt Arthur Coal

Mt Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook. Mt Arthur Coal mine is embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant workplace culture that represents the communities in which we live. Our operation is focused on maintaining absolute commitment to safety, achieving high performance, offering flexible work options and empowering our workforce to build meaningful careers. 

You may be aware we are currently seeking an extension of mining beyond 2026 to 2030 as part of a responsible closure of the mine in 2030. This extra four years will give us time to plan and support our workforce and the community for life after Mt Arthur Coal.

About the Roles

Mt Arthur Coal is seeking applications from students who are currently studying a relevant tertiary qualification (at a registered training organisation such as University, TAFE or a private education provider) and would like to undertake casual work alongside your study. Reporting to an experienced BHP team member, you will learn about day-to-day mining operations, as well as our uncompromising commitment to safety, and gain exposure to projects in your chosen discipline. The roles would be suited to individuals based in the Hunter Valley region of NSW, as these are residential opportunities. As a Casual Intern, you would be required to work one shift per week, for a period of up to six months. Flexibility on the days and times you work will be offered, to accommodate your study schedule.  

We’re open to hearing from students across a range of relevant disciplines, such as:

• Electrical and mechanical fields
• Engineering
• Project management
• Health (e.g. Paramedicine, Nursing)
• Safety
• Administration
• Geology
• Surveying

As an employee of BHP Mt Arthur Coal, you will enjoy access to a range of benefits:

• Market-leading remuneration for students;
• Access to quality training and development opportunities;
• Easily accessible mental health, wellbeing and support programs;
• Access to flexible shift options to facilitate balance with your study commitments; and
• Recognition program which rewards outstanding ways;

If you’re ready to get a head start in your career, consolidate your new knowledge and receive mentorship from passionate industry professionals, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity not to be missed.

About You 

You will be a student in 2025, currently studying (or commencing study before March 2025) and able to provide us with details of your course and enrolment status. A minimum age limit of 18 years old applies for these opportunities.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Overriding commitment to safety and BHP Charter Values
• Dedicated, reliable and enthusiastic
• Work effectively as part of a diverse team
• Keen to learn and a willingness for self-improvement
• Effective listener and have well developed interpersonal skills
• Minimum C class Driver’s Licence 

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. 

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.

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