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.
This opportunity is currently open to external applicants only. Internal opportunities will be shared separately.
About Copper South Australia
BHP’s Copper South Australia (Copper SA) asset comprises three world-class operations, Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill, supported by a central smelter and refinery, alongside the Oak Dam exploration project. Together, these assets host some of the world’s most significant deposits of copper, gold, silver and uranium. With a strong pipeline of growth projects across the portfolio, there’s never been a more exciting time to join BHP in South Australia.
About the Role
We are seeking motivated and passionate applicants to join our 2027 Apprenticeship Program, with opportunities available across Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill, commencing in January 2027.
Over the course of this four-year apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on, industry-leading training and mentoring from BHP’s experienced workforce. You can expect excellent working conditions, enrolment with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in your trade upon successful completion.
At BHP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value high performance, safety, teamwork, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Nationally Accredited Trades Certificates being offered may include:
- Mobile Plant (Heavy Diesel)
What can BHP offer you?
- Hands on training with an industry leader
- Nationally accredited qualifications
- Skills & experience to gain a career as a trades person in the resources industry
- Work as part of a collaborative & supportive environment
- Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
- First-rate working conditions and development opportunities
If successful, apprentices will be employed under a 4-year fixed term contract. Apprentices are expected to work and attend Trade School in South Australia as per South Australian Apprenticeship requirements.
WHY CHOOSE BHP FOR YOUR CAREER?
About You
These opportunities are available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals wanting to obtain a trade and embark on a career within the mining sector!
We are eager to engage with people who have a genuine interest in their nominated trade. We are looking for adaptable, positive people that are open to exploring the world of mining while learning something they have a demonstrated passion for.
The ideal candidate we are seeking will:
- Demonstrate interest in your nominated trade through work experience and/or hobbies
- Hold an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and sustainable development
- Have a strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills with the ability to combine work and study commitments
- Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives, with a willingness to actively contribute to outcomes
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
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.
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 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
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