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 – Open Pit Mine Geology role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting production and grade control activities within an active mining environment. Working alongside experienced geologists, you'll contribute to projects that help maximise resource recovery and support safe, efficient mining operations.
Some of your work may include:
- Assistwith grade control drilling and sampling programs
- Support geological mapping and ore mark-up activities
- Collect,validateand interpret geological data
- Contribute to orebody interpretation and geological modelling
- Assistwith reconciliation and production reporting activities
- Support geological database management and data quality processes
- Work closely with mining and processing teams to support operational decision-making.
Program location
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
- Subsidised accommodation, flights at the commencement and conclusion of the program.
About you
We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills.
You’ll be:
- Studying Geology,Geoscienceor a related discipline
- Demonstrating an interest in mining geology and open pit operations
- A solid 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.
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📌 Vacation student Open Pit Mine Geology - Cowal Gold Operations, NSW (West Wyalong)
🏢 Evolution Mining
📍 West Wyalong
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