Geology Internship: Field Experience & Career Growth

MMSU Global Association, Inc.; South Australia; Remote; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Geology Internship provides hands-on field experience at one of our sites over the summer. You’ll work with geologists and technical specialists, seeing how rock formations, ore bodies and mining designs translate into real operations.

You’ll be exposed to multiple stages of the mining lifecycle, with potential pathways to our Graduate Program. Eligibility requires being in the second to penultimate year of a Geology‑related degree and available for 10–12 weeks in the 2027/28 summer, with

Qualifications

• Curiosity about earth and geology principles.
• Strong analytical and observational skills.
• Commitment to safety in mining environments.
• Ability to adapt to field and office settings.
• Clear communication within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on field experience at one of our sites for 10–12 weeks.
• Work with geologists, graduates, and interns to learn day-to-day operations.
• Observe how geology informs ore body understanding and mine design decisions.
• Engage with different stages of the mining lifecycle and safety practices.

Skills

Geology interest

Analytical skills

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Geology / Geological Sciences

Earth Sciences / Environmental Earth Science

Geophysics

Geoscience or Applied Geoscience

Job description

BHP Geology Internship provides hands-on field experience at one of our sites over the summer. You’ll work with geologists and technical specialists, seeing how rock formations, ore bodies and mining designs translate into real operations.

You’ll be exposed to multiple stages of the mining lifecycle, with potential pathways to our Graduate Program. Eligibility requires being in the second to penultimate year of a Geology‑related degree and available for 10–12 weeks in the 2027/28 summer, with