Vacation Student - Surveyor

About the Role

In the vacation student surveying role, gain hands-on experience supporting survey activities across the mine site, working alongside experienced surveyors.

• Support site surveys using GPS, total stations, and drones.
• Set out drill patterns, pit boundaries, roads, and infrastructure.
• Help calculate ore, waste, and stockpile volumes for reporting.
• Process survey data and update mine maps and plans.
• Perform monitoring surveys to support site safety and compliance

What you'll gain

• 12 weeks of paid industry experience (December to February)
• Hands-on exposure to mine surveying and spatial technologies
• Mentoring from experienced surveying and mining professionals
• Real projects that make an impact
• Networking opportunities across our operations
• A strong foundation for a future career in mining

Program locations

• Northparkes Operations, NSW
  • Roster: 5:2/4:3
  • Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.
• Cowal Gold Operations, NSW
  • Roster: 5:2/4:3
  • Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.
• Ernest Henry Operations, QLD
  • Roster: 5:2/4:3
  • Included: Residential housing, site transport, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over the festive period.

About you

• Studying surveying, spatial science, geomatics, mining engineering, or a related discipline
• Have a basic understanding of surveying principles and spatial data collection.
• 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 surveying, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and discover what's possible.