Unearth Your Future

Did you know there is a world
of opportunity waiting for you here in South Australia?
Whatever your background.
Whatever your interests.
There is a career waiting for you in the resources sector.

A profession.
But not as you know it.

A trade.
But not as you know it.

A passion.
But not as you know it.

Kieran Walsh
Senior Financial Analyst
Santos

Joshua Martin
Diesel Mechanic
Cavpower

Jessica Coles
Health & Safety Specialist
BHP

Whether you are a school leaver, apprentice, university graduate or seeking to change direction…there is a career waiting for you in the resources sector.”

From local mines to global markets, from raw materials to cutting edge technology. Our sector is the foundation for the future.

These resources are enabling the shift to advanced manufacturing and robotics, the move to e-mobility, and the development of the world’s carbon neutral infrastructure.

And as the world changes, the resources sector is changing with it. In the next five years three quarters of jobs in the sector will be enhanced or redesigned through technology.

You can be part of the change we are living and delivering by stepping in to a career in resources.

What does South Australia's resources sector look like?

South Australia has an enviable supply of natural resources and there are a diverse range of jobs involved in extracting and utilising them.

A career in resources offers limitless opportunities but also financial and career stability. The world of work is changing rapidly and for young adults entering employment, finding the right job can seem daunting.

The resources sector enables you to build a career, step-by-step, while giving you job security and a salary that enables you to build for your future. An opportunity to build a long-term career that suits your interests and expertise.

Stories from Young Professionals

Sam Chester
Specialist, Processing Plant
OZ Minerals, Prominent Hill

Sam has been with OZ Minerals Prominent Hill copper-gold mine for the last two years where he works as a process plant specialist. He is based in Adelaide and is on a Fly In, Fly Out roster, otherwise know as FIFO. FIFO workers don’t live on site but fly in and stay on site to work for a number of days. For many people, especially young employees, this arrangement offers a fantastic lifestyle.

“What I love about my role is the lifestyle. My accommodation, my meals. It’s all catered for. I can finish my shift, go straight to the gym, have dinner and go home, relax and go to bed. Everything is there onsite.”

Growing up in Coober Pedy, Sam knew about the resources sector but it wasn’t until he started working in the industry that he realised just how diverse the opportunities were.

“When you're out there on the mine, it's a shock at first to see how many different roles and opportunities and in the one place that come together to make it all work.”

Sam can see a clear career path with OZ Minerals and appreciates all the support they’ve given him on his journey.

Jane Hosking
Superintendent, Environment
BHP, Olympic Dam

Jane’s team at BHP Olympic Dam mine are responsible for managing the impact the mine’s operations have on the local environment or community. Her day to day role can include anything from practical tasks such as monitoring groundwater or dust levels, to ensuring the company has the right permits in place to continue operating.

“To anyone looking at the possibility of working in the resources sector, I’d say keep your mind open, take a look at all the options because there’s a wide range of opportunities, and take a risk. Give it a go!"

For Jane, who worked in government agencies before joining BHP, she did give it a go and she hasn’t looked back. As well as her current role at BHP, her career in resources has taken Jane all over the world, including South America. The industry has given her a chance to explore her career interests and to travel while retaining a secure job.

“I’m really glad I came into the resources sector. BHP has given me a huge number of opportunities and I’ve been able to develop my career. I’m currently looking to focus more on environmental work and through my role here, there is an opportunity to do that.”

Callum McNair
Legal Counsel
Adbri

Callum joined Adbri’s legal team following working in law, politics, and government. His work is incredibly varied, covering a range of aspects of Adbri’s legal requirements from contracts through to regulatory compliance. Exposure to all aspects of Adbri’s business is what he enjoys most about his role.

“One of the things I really like about being in-house at a company like Adbri is dealing with people right across the country in a variety of roles. That could be a concrete agitator driver – right up to the CEO and CFO. You're not just in a room with other lawyers!”

Callum’s advice for anyone thinking of going into resources is simple – just apply!

“One of the benefits of working in the resources sector is that your career is not limited to one path. You could be a lawyer and then you could go on and work in a management, or you could be an accountant and work your way up. You're not just on one single track.”