Vacation employment is a valuable opportunity for students to confirm their interest in the mining industry and to develop a relationship with mining companies to lead to potential employment opportunities after graduating.

Relevant practical work experience is fast becoming a pre-requisite for Graduate employment. Vacation placements are typically 3 months in duration at a company mine site, starting in December through to the end of February.

This is your opportunity to gain fantastic and relevant hands-on experience in the mining industry before you graduate. You'll learn new skills on the job to assist you in your future career development.

Vac Work Experiences

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Participating Companies

  • Anglo Coal Australia
  • Barrick Gold of Australia Limited
  • BHP Billiton Limited
  • Downer EDI Mining
  • Iluka Resources Limited
  • Loy Yang Power
  • Minara Resources Ltd
  • Newcrest Mining Limited
  • Newmont Australia Limited
  • OZ Minerals
  • Rio Tinto Limited
  • Thiess Pty Ltd
  • TRUenergy Yallourn Pty Ltd
  • Xstrata Plc