Vacation Student - Mechanical Engineer
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 mining operations and technical services
- Mentoring from experienced mining engineers and industry 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 – Mining Engineer role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting mine planning and operational activities across our mining operations. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to projects that help optimise production, improve efficiency and support safe mining practices.
Some of your work may include:
- Assist with mine planning and production activities
- Support drill and blast design, implementation and analysis
- Contribute to production reporting and equipment performance reviews
- Assist with operational improvement and optimisation projects
- Analyse mining data to identify trends and opportunities
- Support engineering studies and technical investigations
- Work closely with mining, geology and processing teams to deliver operational outcomes
Program locations
Northparkes Operations, NSW
Located 27 kilometres north-west of Parkes in Central West New South Wales, Northparkes is a world-class copper and gold operation and one of Australia's most automated underground mines.
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.
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.
Ernest Henry Operations, QLD
Located near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, Ernest Henry is a world-class copper and gold operation renowned for its underground mining and mineral processing activities.
Roster: 5:2/4:3
Included: Residential accommodation, site transport, 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 Mining Engineering or a related discipline
- Demonstrating an interest in mining operations and mine planning
- 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 mining engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and discover what's possible.