Geology Internship: Field Experience & Research (Summer)

Unitec; South Australia; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Geology Internship offers hands-on field experience across a 10–12 week period at one of our operational sites during the summer. You’ll collaborate with graduates, technical specialists and fellow interns to build practical skills and valuable connections for your early career in geology.

We support diverse placement options including FIFO or local roles near mining operations, with exposure to the full mining lifecycle and potential pathways into our Graduate Program.

Qualifications

• Second to penultimate year of Geology Engineering (or geology-aligned) degree.
• Available to complete a 10–12-week internship over the 2027/28 summer.
• Curious and eager to apply geological knowledge in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Spend 10–12 weeks at an operational site gaining hands-on experience.
• Work with graduates, technical specialists and fellow interns to build skills and connections.
• Assist in interpretation of field data and geological insights for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Curiosity about earth

Education

Geology Engineering or geoscience-aligned degree

Penultimate year student

Tools

Geology field methods

Job description

BHP Geology Internship offers hands-on field experience across a 10–12 week period at one of our operational sites during the summer. You’ll collaborate with graduates, technical specialists and fellow interns to build practical skills and valuable connections for your early career in geology.

We support diverse placement options including FIFO or local roles near mining operations, with exposure to the full mining lifecycle and potential pathways into our Graduate Program.