2027 Internship Program: Hands-On Mining & Tech Experience

NWU; South Australia; Remote; AUD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP invites you to join the 2027 Intern Program for 10-12 weeks at a mining site, offering hands-on experiences and mentorship from graduates and specialists. You’ll explore pathways into the Graduate Program or additional internships based on your study and interests.

Opportunities and work arrangements vary by asset and can be FIFO or local shifts near operations. This program targets motivated students across engineering, science, technology and business disciplines.

Qualifications

• Student in year 2 through to penultimate year, available for 2027/28 summer break.
• Interest in engineering, science, technology or business disciplines relevant to mining.
• Curious, motivated, adaptable and eager to learn with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Spend 10-12 weeks at an operational site gaining hands-on experience.
• Work with graduates, technical specialists and other interns to learn on the job.
• Meet business leaders and gain exposure to the resources sector and future pathways.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Civil...)

Science disciplines (Hydrogeology, Environmental, Physics...)

Technology disciplines (Data Science, IT, CS, Applied Statistics...)

Business disciplines (Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, PM)

Job description

BHP invites you to join the 2027 Intern Program for 10-12 weeks at a mining site, offering hands-on experiences and mentorship from graduates and specialists. You’ll explore pathways into the Graduate Program or additional internships based on your study and interests.

Opportunities and work arrangements vary by asset and can be FIFO or local shifts near operations. This program targets motivated students across engineering, science, technology and business disciplines.