Underground Entry-Level Miner — Training Provided (7/7 Roster)

BHP Group; South Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP Group is seeking entry-level underground miners for Olympic Dam in South Australia. No prior mining experience required; training and development provided. Roles include Truck Operator, Nipper, and General Service Miner based on aptitude and operational needs.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and be prepared to operate manual vehicles, work safety‑driven in an underground setting, and join a demanding 7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ work experience in any industry.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a manual vehicle prior to joining BHP.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home.

Responsibilities

• Operate large mining equipment as assigned (e.g., 4WDs, trucks, rock breakers, ITs).
• Install and maintain critical infrastructure supporting underground operations.
• Work alongside drills and heavy mining equipment in safe conditions.
• Operate safely in dynamic underground environments and at heights.
• Support production and underground mining activities in a rotating 12‑hour shift 7/7 roster at Olympic Dam.

Skills

Driver's license

Manual vehicle operation

Teamwork

Safety-first mindset

Shift work adaptability

Job description

BHP Group is seeking entry-level underground miners for Olympic Dam in South Australia. No prior mining experience required; training and development provided. Roles include Truck Operator, Nipper, and General Service Miner based on aptitude and operational needs.

Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and be prepared to operate manual vehicles, work safety‑driven in an underground setting, and join a demanding 7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts.