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 mine planning and mining operations
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 (Short Term Planning) role, you'll gain hands‐on experience supporting mine planning activities that help deliver safe and effective production outcomes.
Working alongside experienced engineers and operational teams, you'll contribute to the development and execution of short‐term mining plans.
Some of your work may include:
Assist with daily, weekly and monthly mine planning activities
Support the development of production schedules and forecasts
Contribute to drill and blast planning and reporting
Monitor mining performance against plan and identify improvement opportunities
Assist with data analysis, reconciliation and production reporting




Support continuous improvement initiatives across mining operations
Work closely with engineering, geology and operations teams to deliver operational outcomes
Program location
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 mine planning and mining operations
A strong problem‐solver with analytical thinking skills
A confident communicator and team player
Interested in developing practical skills in a production environment
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.
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📌 Vacation Student - Mining Engineer (Short Term Planning) (Cloncurry)
🏢 Evolution Mining
📍 Cloncurry