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 Recent 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.

📌 Vacation Student - Safety/Risk (New South Wales)
🏢 Evolution Mining
📍 New South Wales