Geology Internship: Field & Office Experience

NWU; South Australia; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP is offering a Geology Internship for students in SA, Australia. You'll spend 10–12 weeks at an operational site, gaining hands-on experience and learning from geologists and technical specialists who drive mine design and safe operations.

The program exposes you to different stages of the mining lifecycle, with opportunities to join the Graduate Program later or pursue additional internships depending on study progress.

Qualifications

• Second to penultimate year of Geology Engineering degree.
• Available for a 10–12 week internship during 2027/28 summer.
• Willing to work across FIFO or local bases near operations.
• Curious about earth, eager to apply geological knowledge in field and office.

Responsibilities

• Spend 10–12 weeks at an operational site to gain hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with graduates, technical specialists and interns.
• Learn how rock formations and ore bodies inform mining decisions.
• Engage with leaders across the business for early exposure.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Analytical skills

Observation skills

Safety awareness

Education

Geology Engineering degree

Job description

BHP is offering a Geology Internship for students in SA, Australia. You'll spend 10–12 weeks at an operational site, gaining hands-on experience and learning from geologists and technical specialists who drive mine design and safe operations.

The program exposes you to different stages of the mining lifecycle, with opportunities to join the Graduate Program later or pursue additional internships depending on study progress.