BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide, with a purpose to improve lives and support a more sustainable future.
Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.
For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.
Olympic Dam is one of Australia’s largest world-class underground mining operations, featuring a highly advanced on-site metallurgical processing plant in South Australia. It offers the opportunity to build a long-term career in a dynamic and future-focused environment.
As part of BHP, you'll work at a large and complex site that produces copper, uranium, gold and silver, using modern technology and innovative practices.
Located approximately 560km north of Adelaide on the traditional lands of the Kokatha, Arabana and Barngarla people, Olympic Dam is a cornerstone asset within BHP’s Minerals Australia portfolio, known for its scale, innovation, and strong focus on safety and performance.
With ongoing investment, including over A$840 million in near-term growth capital, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop future-ready skills, and contribute to meeting the world’s increasing demand for copper and a more sustainable future.
We are currently taking applications of interest from experienced Fixed Plant Electricians seeking to live residentially. You will join our Surface Operations team here at Olympic Dam. (Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, we would also like to hear from you).
Joining the Surface Operations team, you will be considered for Electrical opportunities across our surface operations team. Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, if living residentially is appealing for you, we would also love to hear from you.
Living locally in Roxby Downs, South Australia, you will work a week on, week off 7/7 day/night rotational roster, returning home every night to live life your way.
Whether it is raising a family, becoming part of a thriving regional community or enjoying recreational and sporting activities outside of work, residential living offers the opportunity to achieve a rewarding balance between career and lifestyle.
Roxby Downs is a modern purpose-built mining town approximately 560 kilometres north of Adelaide, offering quality schools, healthcare services, retail facilities, sporting clubs and recreational amenities for a population of approximately 4,000 people.
Residential opportunities offer:
As an Electrical Technician, you will play an important role in supporting safe, reliable and efficient operations across our fixed plant assets. You will be responsible for executing both planned and breakdown maintenance activities on electrical equipment and instrumentation within a large-scale mining and processing environment.
Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you will contribute to equipment reliability, plant availability and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting BHP's commitment to safe and standardised work practices. You will also be trained in the BHP Operating System (BOS) and have opportunities to further develop your technical capability within a complex operational environment.
At BHP, you'll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best, on site and at home. That's why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 October at 11:59pm (SA Time)
Lodge your interest today to find out more about living and working residentially in Roxby Downs, South Australia.
Life on site is designed to help you switch on for work and switch off when it matters, with a modern on-site village that supports comfort, connection, and wellbeing:
And so much more!
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 several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks and/or reference checks.
At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.
We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at inclusion@bhp.com.
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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.
