Vacation Student - Safety/Risk

Launch your career with Evolution Mining 

 

Looking for more than just a summer job? 

 

Join Evolution Mining's 12-week paid Vacation Program and gain hands-on experience at one of Australia's leading gold producers. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, apply what you're learning at uni, and contribute to mining operations while building skills that will kick-start your career. 

 

What you'll gain 

 

  • 12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February) 
  • Hands-on exposure to health, safety and risk management practices 
  • Mentoring from experienced safety professionals and operational leaders 
  • Real projects that make an impact 
  • Networking opportunities across our operations 
  • A strong foundation for a future career in health, safety and risk 

 

About the role 

 

In the Vacation Student – Safety & Risk role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety and risk systems across our operations. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to initiatives that help create safe, healthy and productive workplaces. 

 

Some of your work may include: 

 

  • Assist with workplace inspections and safety interactions 
  • Support risk assessments and hazard identification activities 
  • Participate in safety improvement initiatives and projects 
  • Assist with incident investigations and corrective action tracking 
  • Contribute to safety reporting and data analysis 
  • Support training and awareness activities across site 
  • Work with operational teams to promote a proactive safety culture 

 

Program location

 

Cowal Gold Operations, NSW 

 

Located near West Wyalong in Central New South Wales, Cowal is one of Australia's largest open pit gold mines, offering students exposure to a large-scale mining operation within a supportive regional community. 

Roster: 5:2/4:3 

Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the commencement and conclusion of the program, plus return travel home during the festive period. 

 

About you 

 

We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills. 

 

You'll be: 

 

  • Studying Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Health Science or a related discipline 
  • Demonstrating an interest in workplace health, safety and risk management 
  • A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking skills 
  • A confident communicator and team player 
  • Willing to live and work in a regional mining environment 
  • Hold a valid manual driver's licence 

 

Start your next chapter 

 

At Evolution, you'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement. 

 

If you're ready to gain real industry experience, build your network and take the next step towards a career in health, safety and risk, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

Apply now and discover what's possible.