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 Opportunity
The Production Drilling Miner position is an exciting opportunity to join our Underground Production team within the Drill & Blast department. This role offers an exceptional work–life balance, operating as a job-share arrangement:
7 days on, followed by 21 days off — ideal for someone seeking meaningful on-site work coupled with extended time at home.
In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking production drilling activities to safely and efficiently meet department targets. You will operate specialized underground drilling equipment to deliver precise and quality drilling services across multiple drilling scopes.
Key Responsibilities
- Drill uphole and downhole production blast holes to specified design parameters.
- Execute drilling of cable bolt holes and service holes as required.
- Work closely with the Drill & Blast team to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
- Maintain safe operational practices in alignment with site procedures and statutory requirements.
- Conduct pre-start checks, equipment inspections, and adhere to all safety reporting processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient underground operations.
What This Role Offers
- A highly attractive 7 days on only roster (7 days on, 21 days off).
- The opportunity to work with modern underground drilling technology.
- A strong team environment with a focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.
- A valuable career opportunity within an established and supportive production mining team.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 2+ years' work experience in underground mining at Olympic Dam
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a manual vehicle
- 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
Why Join BHP?
- Competitive pay and performance bonuses
- Opportunities to diversify your skills and grow your career
- Comprehensive induction program and continuous development pathways in underground mining
- Flexible travel options: FIFO from Adelaide, DIDO, BIBO, or live locally in Roxby Downs
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
- World-class safety standards
- Reward and recognition programs, including BHP’s share matching program
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.
If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.
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.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
Other facts
About BHP Career Portal
We are supplying the resources the world needs to help build a better, clearer future. Copper for renewable energy. Potash for sustainable farming. Iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed for global infrastructure and the energy transition. #FutureIsClear
Across our global operations, we are committed to working in ways that are true to our BHP Charter values of Sustainability, Integrity, Respect, Performance, Simplicity and Accountability. Learn more about working at BHP and the exciting career opportunities that exist for professionals, undergraduates and graduates on our website: www.bhp.com.
What you'll do
- The role involves undertaking production drilling activities to meet department targets and operating specialized underground drilling equipment. Responsibilities include drilling blast holes and collaborating with the Drill & Blast team.
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