Underground Entry Level Miners | Olympic Dam | 7:7 Rotating | Whyalla Engagement Centre
Australia
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.
About the Opportunity
The BHP team is coming to Whyalla on the 11th and 12th of March. If you’re based in Whyalla or regional South Australia and have at least two years of work experience in any industry, we encourage you to apply. No prior mining experience is required—just a strong drive and a safety-first mindset to build a rewarding career in underground mining.
Why Join BHP?
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses
- Opportunities to diversify your skills and grow your career
- Comprehensive induction program and continuous development pathways in underground mining
- Flexible travel options: FIFO from Adelaide, DIDO, BIBO, or live locally in Roxby Downs
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
- World-class safety standards
- Reward and recognition programs, including BHP’s share matching program
Ready for a career that offers growth, stability, and great rewards?
At BHP, we provide full training to set you up for success.
About the Role
As an Entry-Level Underground Miner, you will gain hands-on experience in:
- Operating large mining equipment, including trucks, loaders, and integrated tool carriers (ITs)
- Installing and maintaining critical infrastructure that supports underground operations
- Working alongside drills and other heavy machinery
- Operating safely in dynamic environments, including working at heights
- Support mining operations
- Roster is 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off, rotating 12-hour shifts at Roxby Downs
- Important Considerations: Some roles involve physically demanding tasks, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2+ years’ work experience in any industry
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a manual vehicle prior to joining BHP
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Team player with a safety-first mindset
- Ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home
- Experience in industries such as civil construction, agriculture, meat process, industrial, warehousing, disability support, aged care, or health services is highly regarded but not essential
What’s in it for You?
- Attractive salary packages
- Paid parental leave
- Career pathways and continuous learning opportunities
- Be part of an expanding industry with long-term growth potential
If you’re ready for a career that offers growth, stability, and great rewards, apply now and start your journey underground with BHP.
To find out more about working underground and being a Truck Operator in the Olympic Dam Team A look inside the role of an Underground Truck Operator at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. - YouTube
To find out more about working underground and what work could look like as a Nipper A look inside the role an Underground Nipper at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)
To find out more about working underground and what work could look like as a General Service Miner A look inside the role of an Underground General Service Miner at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)
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.