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 **** 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 opportunity 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 professional 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 n
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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 (Queensland)
🏢 Foxleigh Management
📍 Queensland