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 type="disc"> <li>12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February)</li> <li>Hands-on exposure to mining operations and technical services</li> <li>Mentoring from experienced mining engineers and industry professionals</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 – Mining Engineer role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting mine planning and operational activities across our mining operations. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to projects that help optimise production, improve efficiency and support safe mining practices.</p> <p> </p> <p>Some of your work may include:</p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Assist with short and medium-term mine planning activities</li> <li>Support drill and blast design and analysis</li> <li>Contribute to mine scheduling and production reporting</li> <li>Assist with operational improvement projects</li> <li>Analyse mining data and identify opportunities for optimisation</li> <li>Support ventilation, haulage and mining studies</li> <li>Work closely with engineering and operational teams to support safe and productive mining activities</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Program location</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Northparkes Operations, NSW</strong></p> <p>Located 27 kilometres north-west of Parkes in Central West New South Wales, Northparkes is a world-class copper and gold operation and one of Australia's most automated underground mines.</p> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> 5:2/4:3</p> <p><strong>Included:</strong> Subsidised accommodation, flights at the commencement and conclusion of the program, plus return travel home during 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> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Studying Mining Engineering or a related discipline</li> <li>Demonstrating an interest in mining operations and mine planning</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 mining engineering, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Apply now and discover what's possible.</strong></p>