Job Description
About Foxleigh Mine:
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.
Vacation Student Opportunities
At Foxleigh Mine, we're inviting students to register their interest for potential Vacation Student Opportunities across a range of disciplines, including:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Geology
Environmental
Accounting
Human Resources
Why Register Your Interest?
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.
If prospects become available, Vacation Students may have the prospect to:
Gain practical, real-world experience onsite
Work alongside experienced industry leaders and technical professionals
Apply university knowledge in an operational mining environment
Build valuable professional networks and industry exposure
Develop technical and qualified skills in a supportive team setting
Experience life onsite within Queensland's Bowen Basin




What We Look For
We're interested in hearing from motivated, safety-focused and adaptable students who are eager to learn and gain exposure to the mining industry.
We value people who align with our values:
No Games– Be authentic and transparent
Deliver Together– Collaborate and succeed as a team
Challenge the Norm– Look for smarter, safer and better ways
Care & Respect– Look after people and the environment
Be Resourceful– Make the most of every opportunity
You'll also ideally have:
Current tertiary studies in your chosen discipline
Solid communication and teamwork skills
A willingness to learn and contribute
Problem-solving capability and initiative
A commitment to working safely in an operational environment
Program Perks
Paid onsite industry experience during university breaks
Site-based experience within a dynamic mining operation
Accommodation and meals provided while onsite
Exposure to a variety of operational and technical teams
Opportunity to develop practical mining industry experience early in your career
Potential pathway into future graduate prospects
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📌 2026 Vacation Student Program Queensland (Australia)
🏢 Foxleigh Management
📍 Australia