Vacation Student Mining Engineering - Earnest Henry Operations, QLD
AI Job Summary
Vacation Student Mining Engineering (Medium Term Planning)
Earnest Henry Operations, QLD
Launch your career with Evolution Mining
Looking for more than just a summer job?
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.
What you'll gain
- 12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February)
- Hands-on exposure to mine planning and mining operations
- Mentoring from experienced mining engineers and industry professionals
- Real projects that make an impact
- Networking opportunities across our operations
- A strong foundation for a future career in mining
About the role
Work within our planning team, supporting the planning and optimisation of mining activities that help deliver safe and efficient production outcomes.
You'll gain exposure to mine design, scheduling, data analysis and operational planning while working alongside experienced mining engineers.
Some of your work may include:
- Assist with the development of medium-term mine plans and production schedules
- Support mine design activities for underground and/or open pit operations
- Analyse operational and production data to identify improvement opportunities
- Assist with mine planning software and reporting processes
- Participate in planning, production and safety meetings
- Contribute to projects focused on productivity, efficiency and mine optimisation
- Collaborate with engineers, geologists and operational teams to support mining outcomes
Program location
Ernest Henry Operations, QLD
Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry.
Roster: 5:2/4:3
Included: Residential housing, site transport, flights at the start and end of the program.
About you
We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills.
You'll be:
- Studying Mining Engineering or a related discipline
- Interested in mine planning, mine design and operational optimisation
- A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking skills
- Curious and willing to learn from experienced professionals
- A confident communicator and team player
- Willing to live and work in a regional mining environment
- Hold a valid manual driver's licence
Start your next chapter
At Evolution, you'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
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.
Apply now and discover what's possible.
- Job type:Internships
- Disciplines:Engineering, Mining Oil and Gas
- Work rights:Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident,...
- Locations:Regional Queensland
- POSITION START DATE
Dec 2026 (approx)
- Closing Date:15th Aug 2026, 1:59 pm
Search
Enter an employer or university you want to find in our search bar.

