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 protected mining practices.

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

Qualifications - 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 Work Environment - 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, 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.

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