About this role
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
Prominent Hill is a copper-gold mine, a long-life asset, that is part of the BHP South Australia copper province. BHP is a global company with operations in Australia, North and South America across 5 different commodities.
Being a modern mining company is about our ability to adapt to the changes around us, harness the innovative ideas of our people and collaborate internally and externally to leverage the experience and knowledge of others. This is where you will play a pivotal role – in the improvement and execution of Prominent Hill’s mine development and production.
Location: Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off
In this role you will:
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Ensure accurate and timely completion of survey information and requirements within the underground mine, including issuing survey memos to relevant stakeholders.
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Update and maintain mine plans for both internal and external regulatory use.
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Adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements related to mine surveying activities.
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Maintain survey control infrastructure and conducting necessary check traverses.
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Complete production ring mark-ups and stope surveys including underground drone flights.
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Work according to underground mine planning and survey standards and processes.
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Collect survey inputs for inclusion in the End Of Month reporting process.
About You
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Experience in underground surveying, demonstrating a strong understanding of underground mining methods and survey systems is desirable.
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Proficiency in organising and completing daily underground survey tasks.
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Experience with Deswik software packages and end-of-month processes and systems is desirable.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate survey activities and communicate with stakeholders.
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A team-oriented mindset with the ability to integrate well into a collaborative team.
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Passion for mine safety and the ability to be a safety leader.
How to Apply
Please apply before 3 February 2026
About Our Process
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
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Other facts
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What you'll do
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of survey information and requirements within the underground mine. Update and maintain mine plans for regulatory use and adhere to statutory requirements.
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