About this role
<p><strong>Launch your career with Evolution Mining</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Looking for more than just a summer job?</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you'll gain</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li>12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February)</li> <li> <div>Hands-on exposure to mine surveying and spatial technologies</div> </li> <li> <div>Mentoring from experienced surveying and mining professionals</div> </li> <li>Real projects that make an impact</li> <li>Networking opportunities across our operations</li> <li>A strong foundation for a future career in mining</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>In the vacation student surveying role, gain hands-on experience supporting survey activities across the mine site, working alongside experienced surveyors</p> <p> </p> <p>Some of your work may include:</p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Support site surveys using GPS, total stations, and drones.</li> <li>Set out drill patterns, pit boundaries, roads, and infrastructure.</li> <li>Help calculate ore, waste, and stockpile volumes for reporting.</li> <li>Process survey data and update mine maps and plans.</li> <li>Perform monitoring surveys to support site safety and compliance</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Program locations</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Cowal Gold Operations, NSW</strong></p> <p>A major gold operation near West Wyalong, offering a residential mining experience within a welcoming regional community.</p> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> 5:2/4:3<br><strong>Included:</strong> Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll be:</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Studying surveying, spatial science, geomatics, mining engineering, or a related discipline</li> <li>Have a basic understanding of surveying principles and spatial data collection.</li> <li>A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking skills</li> <li>A confident communicator and team player</li> <li>Willing to live and work in a regional mining environment</li> <li>Hold a valid manual driver's licence</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Start your next chapter</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>At Evolution, you'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement.</p> <p>If you're ready to gain real industry experience, build your network and take the next step towards a career in surveying, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Apply now and discover what's possible.</strong></p>