Indigenous Only Opportunities | Entry Level Processing & Mining | Copper South 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.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people looking to start or continue their career in mining to Think Big with BHP. At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. Indigenous Peoples are critical partners and stakeholders in many of BHP operations both within Australia and around the world. Many of our operations are located on or near lands traditionally owned by or under the customary use of Indigenous Peoples and the long-term nature of our operations allows us to establish long lasting relationships with these Indigenous communities.

About the Role

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from team members who are interested to join our talented Development, Services, Production and Surface Execution Teams within Copper South Australia. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for contributing to the day to day operations of achieving department targets in a safe and efficient manner.

In the role you will:

• Follow tasks directed by your line leader and team members.
• Promote and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to through frequent inspection of the workplace.

To find out more about working on the surface;

• What work could look like as a Surface Technician A look inside the role of a Surface Technician at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)

To find out more about working underground;

• What work could look like as a Nipper A look inside the role an Underground Nipper at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)
• What work could look like as Service Miner A look inside the role of an Underground General Service Miner at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)
• What work could look like as a Dump Truck Driver A look inside the role of an Underground Truck Operator at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com)

About you:

• You will have an overriding commitment to health, safety and the environment.
• You will be self motivated and driven to succeed.
• You work well in a team, are a good communicator and have the ability to work autonomously.
• You enjoy work outdoors and are comfortable undertaking a range of activities in your day-to-day role.
• It will be a role requirement that you have a current drivers licence.
• Experience in mining is not required.

To be eligible and for an opportunity to attend our Assessment Centre on Thursday 23rd April 2026, we ask that you apply to the live advertisement on the link below, click ‘Apply Now’, answer the questions in the job advertisement and attach a CV.

To be considered for these positions it is not considered essential to have prior experience within the Mining industry. We are seeking applications from individuals who are keen to learn new skills, have a proactive attitude and willing to be part of a high performing, collaborative team.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.  We are an Equal Opportunity employer and this position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.  The filling of this position/these positions is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth),and  s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In South Australia, BHP has a deep commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which it operates.  We strongly encourage applications from Kokatha, Barngarla, Kuyani, Dieri, Arabana and Antakarinja peoples together with other traditional owners.  Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our 2023 – 2027 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).  For more information about our RAP, please visit here.

These are full time positions on fixed term contracts or permanent ongoing opportunities. 

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

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.