Vacation Student Metallurgy
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 mineral processing and plant operations
- Mentoring from experienced metallurgists and mining professionals
- Real projects that make an impact
- Networking opportunities across our operations
- A strong foundation for a future career in mining
About the role
In the vacation student metallurgy role, gain hands-on experience supporting gold processing and plant performance activities across the operation. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to projects that help optimise gold recovery, improve plant efficiency and support production outcomes.
Some of your work may include:
- Assist with process monitoring and plant performance analysis.
- Support metallurgical test work and sample collection activities.
- Analyse processing data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to plant optimisation and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with metallurgical reporting and documentation.
- Work with operational teams to improve gold recovery and processing performance.
Program locations
Northparkes Operations, NSW
One of Australia's most technically advanced mining operations, featuring block cave, sub-level cave and open pit mining.
Roster: 5:2/4:3
Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.
Cowal Gold Operations, NSW
A major gold operation near West Wyalong, with open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers.
Roster: 5:2/4:3
Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.
Ernest Henry Operations, QLD
Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry.
Roster: 5:2/4:3
Included: Residential housing, site transport, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over 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:
- Assisting with process monitoring and plant performance analysis.
- Support metallurgical test work and sample collection activities.
- Analyse processing data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to plant optimisation and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with metallurgical reporting and documentation.
- Work with operational teams to improve gold recovery and processing performance.
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 metallurgy, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and discover what's possible.