Geology Graduate Program - Permanent Role & Relocation

Polnes; South Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Bonus

Employee share program

Relocation support

Job summary

BHP invites applications for the 2028 Geology Graduate Program. You will work with geologists, geotechnical engineers and operations to interpret subsurface data, participate in core logging, sampling and drill planning, and contribute to geological modelling.

The program runs 24 months, starting February 2028, with onboarding, mentorship and hands-on project experience. The role supports operations across Australian sites (WA Iron Ore, SA Copper, QLD Coal) with potential residential bases or

Qualifications

• Degrees in geology or related earth science fields.
• Successful graduates within past two years or graduating by end of 2027.
• Visa eligibility to work in Australia by Feb 2028.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers and operations to understand subsurface features.
• Contribute to resource definition, core logging and sampling, drill program planning and grade control.
• Engage in geological modelling, structural interpretation and geotechnical data collection.
• Support safe, sustainable operations across WA Iron Ore, SA Copper or QLD Coal sites and potential FIFO.

Education

Geology / Geologic Sciences

Earth Sciences / Environmental Earth Science

Geophysics

Geoscience or Applied Geoscience

Science (Geology/Earth Science major)

Job description

BHP invites applications for the 2028 Geology Graduate Program. You will work with geologists, geotechnical engineers and operations to interpret subsurface data, participate in core logging, sampling and drill planning, and contribute to geological modelling.

The program runs 24 months, starting February 2028, with onboarding, mentorship and hands-on project experience. The role supports operations across Australian sites (WA Iron Ore, SA Copper, QLD Coal) with potential residential bases or