Vacation Student - Open Pit Mine Geology

About Evolution Mining

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 open pit mining and operational geology
• Mentoring from experienced geologists and mining professionals
• Real projects that make an impact
• Networking opportunities across our operations
• A strong foundation for a future career in mining.

About the role

In the Vacation Student – Open Pit Mine Geology role, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting production and grade control activities within an active mining environment. Working alongside experienced geologists, you'll contribute to projects that help maximise resource recovery and support safe, efficient mining operations.

Some of your work may include:

• Assist with grade control drilling and sampling programs
• Support geological mapping and ore mark-up activities
• Collect, validate and interpret geological data
• Contribute to orebody interpretation and geological modelling
• Assist with reconciliation and production reporting activities
• Support geological database management and data quality processes
• Work closely with mining and processing teams to support operational decision-making.

Program location

Cowal Gold Operations, NSW

Located near West Wyalong in Central New South Wales, Cowal is one of Australia's largest open pit gold mines, offering students exposure to a large-scale mining operation within a supportive regional community.

• Roster: 5:2/4:3
• Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the commencement and conclusion of the program, plus return travel home during the festive period.

About you

We're looking for motivated students who are curious, hands-on and keen to grow their technical skills.

You'll be:

• Studying Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline
• Demonstrating an interest in mining geology and open pit operations
• A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking skills
• 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 geology, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what's possible.