Underground Entry Level Miners | Olympic Dam | 7:7 Rotating Day/Night

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 Role   

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from candidates whom are looking to join our underground mining operations. These Entry Level positions, will ensure you come to site and get the appropriate training within our Production (Load & Haul) environment, to then be considered for other roles within our Development & Services departments, as you become more familiar with our underground operations, safety procedures & underground road network.  

  In this role you will: 

• 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. 

  * Please note these roles will be commence from December 2024 onwards, well into the new year and beyond depending on demand/start requirements.

These roles are available FIFO (fly in, fly out) from Adelaide, DIDO (Drive in, Drive Out - Towns in close proximity to Roxby Downs) or Residential Roxby Downs where a shuttle bus service is provided.   

About you 

• Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way. 

• Be focused on working collaboratively within your team to achieve results. 

• Able to follow relevant processes and procedures within your department. 

• Be a team player who is self-motivated. 

• Willing to learn and contribute to promoting a supportive and positive team culture. 

• A valid Driver’s Licence with significant experience driving a manual vehicle. 

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. 

 We are looking for candidates who have strong transferrable skills for the roles, the environment and the shift work and demonstrate a proven work ethic that is cut out for the long days in mining. These roles will test your physical and mental awareness.  Please take the time to visit the below links and spend the time on your application, so it counts.

PLEASE READ:  Further information on the three roles we are recruiting for below, which are "Nipper" "Underground General Services Miner - GSM" and "Truck Operator."  Please ensure you feel you would be happy to secure any of these roles based on the information provided.

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 a General Service Miner A look inside the role of an Underground General Service Miner at BHP’s Olympic Dam mine. (youtube.com) To find out more about working underground and bring 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

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 [email protected].