Vacation Student Metallurgy
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
At Northparkes
At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.
Your Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your transition and enhance your experience throughout the program. At our Northparkes site, housing is provided in a mixed house with your own room, and housing costs are subsidized. You will need your own transport between the house and the site. Flights are provided at the beginning and end of the program, as well as for the Christmas break. If you choose to travel to Parkes by personal car, fuel costs will be reimbursed. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to ensure your safety and comfort on the job. Candidates who successfully complete the vacation program will be fast-tracked into our graduate program.
This is a 12-week residential program running from December to February, on a roster of 5 days on 2 days off and 4 days on 3 days off working a 8.5-hour day.
Our Vacation Program offers you the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally through a range of enriching experiences, including:
- Gaining hands-on experience through on-the-job learning
- Taking ownership of real projects with meaningful impact
- Receiving mentorship from experienced technical leaders
- Participating in operational and personal development training
About the role
The Vacation Student – Metallurgy is a developmental position designed to build technical capabilities within the Processing team through lab and plant-based assignments. The role provides hands-on experience in metallurgical testing, plant monitoring, and process optimisation. Each assignment is supervised by a metallurgist, aligning responsibilities with the student's learning goals and technical interests.
Responsibilities will include
- Assisting with sampling and assaying of ore, concentrate, and tailings
- Monitoring plant performance and reporting on recovery and throughput trends
- Supporting metallurgical test work such as flotation, leaching, and gravity separation
- Participating in daily production meetings and safety briefings
- Conducting data analysis to optimise reagent use and process efficiency
- Preparing technical reports and presenting findings to metallurgical teams
- Collaborating with operators and engineers on troubleshooting and process improvements
About you
The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a Commerce, Business, Economics or similar degree. Ideally you will have some experience with relevant software and systems through studies or placements. You should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate effectively across verbal, written, numerical, and graphical formats. You will be able to uphold high work standards, build strong relationships with peers and leaders, and work independently to meet personal and team goals. A valid manual driver’s licence and willingness to live and work remotely are essential for this role.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate.
We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
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