Graduate Sustainability (Risk & Safety)

Start your career in a way that matters.

At Evolution Mining, our graduates don’t spend years watching from the sidelines. From day one, you’ll work on real projects, solve real challenges, and see the impact of your work across our operations.

Our two-year Graduate Program is designed to fast-track your development through hands-on experience, opportunities across multiple sites and teams, and mentorship from industry experts. Along the way, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and networks to shape your career in an industry that powers modern life.

If you’re curious, driven, resilient, and ready to take on meaningful challenges — this is where your career begins.

Bold Team. Bright Future.

About the role

The Graduate Risk/Safety position at Evolution Mining is designed to provide practical experience in a mining environment. This role, part of the broader Sustainability Team, allows graduates to engage in a variety of activities aimed at building expertise in risk and safety management within the mining industry.

The following is a general guide to the types of roles and responsibilities the graduate may undertake:

• Source data, undertake analysis, and prepare professional documents and reports.
• Conduct fieldwork, including assurance and critical control verifications, and influence proactive safety behaviours through visible leadership.
• Participate in site and other forums to share lessons learned and deliver key risk management messages.
• Facilitate risk register reviews, risk assessments at multiple levels, and the development of critical control tools and activities as needed.
• Assist in developing plans to ensure site compliance with Evolution's policies and standards.
• Assist with incident investigations and analysis, aiming for a zero-repeat outcome.
• Participate in risk and safety initiatives to continuously improve work practices and promote positive change.
• Support the maintenance and monitoring of access, training management, and learning systems based on competency-based requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will report to the Safety/Risk Superintendent and will be expected to bring a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and certificates:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field, demonstrating a solid foundation in the principles of safety and risk management.
• A manual driver’s license or the ability to obtain one before starting the Graduate program, ensuring mobility and flexibility on-site.
• Strong academic performance in courses related to risk management, safety, and environmental health, paired with a genuine passion for fostering a safe and supportive work environment.
• Membership with a professional organization such as the Australian Institute of Health & Safety is highly desirable, showcasing dedication to professional growth and networking in the industry.
• Any relevant certifications or training in safety systems or risk management (such as first aid, safety leadership, or incident investigation) will be an asset.

This program is designed for driven and ambitious graduates looking to build a strong foundation in Environment within the mining industry. By developing key technical, analytical, and leadership skills, participants will gain valuable experience and contribute to Evolution Mining’s continued success.

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada.

Whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, build your career as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we’re confident you’ll have a bright future with us. To find out more, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

Your Benefits

Evolution Mining provides the following to each Graduate throughout the graduate program including:

• Permanent full-time employment
• A support network of Early Careers Leaders, Site and Technical Specialists, Buddies and Mentors
• Relocation Assistance
• $5,000 for external professional development
• Quarterly Development Sessions
• Annual Graduate Conference
• Two return home wellbeing flights per year
• Mentoring Program
• Successful completion bonus of $3,000

Throughout the program, graduates will be expected to adhere to health, safety, and security standards, while demonstrating behaviours that align with Evolution Mining’s values.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate.

Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.

Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter!