Job Description

About Foxleigh Mine:

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Foxleigh Mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin coalfield, 12km south of Middlemount and 272km northwest of Rockhampton. The mine was established in 1999 as an open cut operation producing benchmark quality, LV PCI coal for the export market.

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Vacation Student Opportunities

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At Foxleigh Mine, we’re inviting students to register their interest for potential Vacation Student Opportunities across a range of disciplines, including:

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- Mechanical Engineering
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- Electrical Engineering
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- Mining Engineering
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- Geology
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- Environmental
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- Accounting
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- Human Resources
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Why Register Your Interest? n

Our Vacation Program is designed to provide students with valuable hands- on industry experience during university breaks while gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of an open-cut coal mine.

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If opportunities become available, Vacation Students may have the chance to:

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- Gain practical, real-world experience onsite
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- Work alongside experienced industry leaders and technical professionals
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- Apply university knowledge in an operational mining environment
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- Build valuable skilled networks and industry exposure
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- Develop technical and qualified skills in a supportive team environment
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- Experience life onsite within Queensland’s Bowen Basin
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What We Look For n

We’re interested in hearing from motivated, safety-focused and adaptable students who are eager to learn and gain exposure to the mining industry.

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We value people who align with our values:

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- No Games – Be authentic and transparent
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- Deliver Together – Collaborate and succeed as a team
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- Challenge the Norm – Look for smarter, safer and better ways
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- Care & Respect – Look after people and the environment
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- Be Resourceful – Make the most of every opportunity
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You’ll also ideally have:

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- Current tertiary studies in your chosen discipline
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- A willingness to learn and contribute
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- Problem-solving capability and initiative
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- A commitment to working safely in an operational environment
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Program Benefits nn
- Paid onsite industry experience during university breaks
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- Site-based experience within a dynamic mining operation
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- Accommodation and meals provided while onsite
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- Exposure to a variety of operational and technical teams
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- Opportunity to develop practical mining industry experience early in your career
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- Potential pathway into future graduate opportunities
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📌 2026 Vacation Student Program (Middlemount)
🏢 Foxleigh Management
📍 Middlemount