Underground Entry Level Miner - Olympic Dam · Olympic Dam, SA · Always changing
BHP's Copper South Australia business is seeking Entry-Level Underground Miners at Olympic Dam, with no prior mining experience required — full training, support and development are provided. You'll be considered for a range of underground roles including Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your skills, aptitude and operational requirements. You'll gain hands-on experience operating large mining equipment (Toyota Landcruiser 4WD manual vehicles, trucks, Rock Breakers/excavators and integrated tool carriers), installing and maintaining critical underground infrastructure, working alongside drills and other heavy mining equipment, operating safely in dynamic underground environments including working at heights, and supporting production and underground mining activities. The role works a 7/7 lifestyle roster (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off) of rotating 12-hour shifts based at Olympic Dam. Some tasks are physically demanding, including lifting, pushing and pulling. About you: minimum 2+ years' work experience in any industry; a valid driver's licence and the ability to operate a manual vehicle; a strong work ethic; a safety-first mindset; and the ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home. Life on site includes a modern village with a tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga/Pilates, varied dining and daily bus services to Roxby Downs. Applications close 18 September 2026.
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Length
2 years
TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓No prior mining experience needed — full training provided — with a modern on-site village (tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga and Pilates, varied dining) and a 7-on/7-off lifestyle roster.
The hard parts
- !A 7/7 roster of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts at a remote site, with physically demanding tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling), working at heights and time away from home.
What surprises people
- ?No mining experience is required — you could be placed as a Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your aptitude.
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Underground Entry Level Miner - Olympic Dam · Olympic Dam, SA
BHP's Copper South Australia business is seeking Entry-Level Underground Miners at Olympic Dam, with no prior mining experience required — full training, support and development are provided. You'll be considered for a range of underground roles including Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your skills, aptitude and operational requirements. You'll gain hands-on experience operating large mining equipment (Toyota Landcruiser 4WD manual vehicles, trucks, Rock Breakers/excavators and integrated tool carriers), installing and maintaining critical underground infrastructure, working alongside drills and other heavy mining equipment, operating safely in dynamic underground environments including working at heights, and supporting production and underground mining activities. The role works a 7/7 lifestyle roster (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off) of rotating 12-hour shifts based at Olympic Dam. Some tasks are physically demanding, including lifting, pushing and pulling. About you: minimum 2+ years' work experience in any industry; a valid driver's licence and the ability to operate a manual vehicle; a strong work ethic; a safety-first mindset; and the ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home. Life on site includes a modern village with a tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga/Pilates, varied dining and daily bus services to Roxby Downs. Applications close 18 September 2026.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓No prior mining experience needed — full training provided — with a modern on-site village (tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga and Pilates, varied dining) and a 7-on/7-off lifestyle roster.
The hard parts
- !A 7/7 roster of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts at a remote site, with physically demanding tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling), working at heights and time away from home.
What surprises people
- ?No mining experience is required — you could be placed as a Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your aptitude.
Occupation insights coming soon
We don’t have government occupation data for this role yet.
Underground Entry Level Miner - Olympic Dam · Olympic Dam, SA · Always changing
BHP's Copper South Australia business is seeking Entry-Level Underground Miners at Olympic Dam, with no prior mining experience required — full training, support and development are provided. You'll be considered for a range of underground roles including Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your skills, aptitude and operational requirements. You'll gain hands-on experience operating large mining equipment (Toyota Landcruiser 4WD manual vehicles, trucks, Rock Breakers/excavators and integrated tool carriers), installing and maintaining critical underground infrastructure, working alongside drills and other heavy mining equipment, operating safely in dynamic underground environments including working at heights, and supporting production and underground mining activities. The role works a 7/7 lifestyle roster (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off) of rotating 12-hour shifts based at Olympic Dam. Some tasks are physically demanding, including lifting, pushing and pulling. About you: minimum 2+ years' work experience in any industry; a valid driver's licence and the ability to operate a manual vehicle; a strong work ethic; a safety-first mindset; and the ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home. Life on site includes a modern village with a tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga/Pilates, varied dining and daily bus services to Roxby Downs. Applications close 18 September 2026.
Sign in to see your fit
See how well this role matches you — your interests, your readiness, honestly scored.
Length
2 years
TAFE fees
Self-funded
Relocation
Not provided
Living
Live local
Takes first-years
Yes
The honest preview
The good
- ✓No prior mining experience needed — full training provided — with a modern on-site village (tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga and Pilates, varied dining) and a 7-on/7-off lifestyle roster.
The hard parts
- !A 7/7 roster of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts at a remote site, with physically demanding tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling), working at heights and time away from home.
What surprises people
- ?No mining experience is required — you could be placed as a Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your aptitude.
Occupation insights coming soon
We don’t have government occupation data for this role yet.
Underground Entry Level Miner - Olympic Dam · Olympic Dam, SA
BHP's Copper South Australia business is seeking Entry-Level Underground Miners at Olympic Dam, with no prior mining experience required — full training, support and development are provided. You'll be considered for a range of underground roles including Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your skills, aptitude and operational requirements. You'll gain hands-on experience operating large mining equipment (Toyota Landcruiser 4WD manual vehicles, trucks, Rock Breakers/excavators and integrated tool carriers), installing and maintaining critical underground infrastructure, working alongside drills and other heavy mining equipment, operating safely in dynamic underground environments including working at heights, and supporting production and underground mining activities. The role works a 7/7 lifestyle roster (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off) of rotating 12-hour shifts based at Olympic Dam. Some tasks are physically demanding, including lifting, pushing and pulling. About you: minimum 2+ years' work experience in any industry; a valid driver's licence and the ability to operate a manual vehicle; a strong work ethic; a safety-first mindset; and the ability to adapt to shift work and time away from home. Life on site includes a modern village with a tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga/Pilates, varied dining and daily bus services to Roxby Downs. Applications close 18 September 2026.
The honest preview
The good
- ✓No prior mining experience needed — full training provided — with a modern on-site village (tavern, gym, golf simulators, yoga and Pilates, varied dining) and a 7-on/7-off lifestyle roster.
The hard parts
- !A 7/7 roster of rotating 12-hour day and night shifts at a remote site, with physically demanding tasks (lifting, pushing, pulling), working at heights and time away from home.
What surprises people
- ?No mining experience is required — you could be placed as a Truck Operator, Nipper or General Service Miner based on your aptitude.
Occupation insights coming soon
We don’t have government occupation data for this role yet.