Copper SA Apprentice Program 2026 Intake

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 Copper South Australia
BHP South Australia Asset, Copper SA, consist of three mines, Olympic Dam Carrapateena and Prominent Hill, feeding into a central Smelter and Refinery along with an exploration project at Oak Dam. They contain some of the worlds most significant deposit of copper, gold, silver & uranium. With growth projects across all our assets, it's never been a better time to join BHP in South Australia.

About The Role
We are seeking motivated and passionate 1st year applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Program. We are offering a number of apprenticeship positions available at our Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill locations commencing in Janurary 2026.

In undertaking this 4 year Apprenticeship you can expect hands on industry-lead training and mentoring by BHP's talented workforce, first-rate working conditions, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) course enrolment, and a nationally recognised qualification in your chosen trade on successful completion.

Embracing inclusion and diversity to create a vibrant culture that represents the communities in which we live, BHP is focused on high performance, safety, team work, strong Indigenous participation and gender balance.

Nationally Accredited Trades Certificates Being Offered May Include

• Auto Electrical
• Boilermaker
• Electrical
• Mobile Plant (Heavy Diesel)
• Mechanical Fitting
• Electronic & Communications

What can BHP offer you?

• Hands on training with an Industry Leader
• Nationally accredited qualifications in your chosen field
• Skills & experience to gain a career as a trades person in the Resources Industry
• Working as part of a collaborative & supportive environment
• Competitive remuneration package and employee benefits
• First-rate working conditions and development opportunities

If successful, apprentices will be employed under a 4-year fixed term contract. Apprentices are expected to work and attend Trade School in South Australia as per South Australian Apprenticeship requirements.

WHY CHOOSE BHP FOR YOUR CAREER?

About You
These opportunities are available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals wanting to obtain a trade and embark on a career within the mining sector

We are eager to engage with people who have a genuine interest in their chosen trade. We are looking for adaptable, positive people that are open to exploring the world of mining whilst learning something they have a demonstrated passion for.

The Ideal Candidate We Are Seeking Will

• Demonstrate interest in your chosen trade through work experience and/or hobbies and interests
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility, and sustainable development
• Have a strong desire to learn and develop a range of new skills associated with your chosen trade, with the ability to combine work and study commitments
• Be motivated to achieve individual and team goals and objectives with a willingness to actively contribute to attain results.

Please Note: Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 24th August 2025.

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.

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