Vacation Student - Mechanical Engineer

Vacation Student - Mechanical Engineer

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 mineral processing and plant operations

Mentoring from experienced metallurgists 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 Mechanical Engineer role, gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance, reliability, and performance of mobile and fixed plant equipment across the mine site.

Some of your work may include:

Assisting with maintenance and reliability improvement projects.

Support inspections of mobile and fixed plant equipment.

Analyse equipment performance and maintenance data.

Contribute to fault-finding and troubleshooting activities.

Assist with project planning, reporting, and documentation.

Work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment availability.

Program locations

Cowal Gold Operations, NSW

A major gold operation near West Wyalong, with open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers.

Roster: 5:2/4:3

Included: Subsidised accommodation, flights at the start and end of the program, plus return travel over 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 mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

Demonstrated interest in maintenance, reliability or heavy industry.

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 mechanical engineering, we'd love to hear from you.