Kickstart Your Career This Summer with Aurelia Metals!
Vacation Student Program – Summer 2025
Are you a passionate and driven student looking to gain hands-on experience in the mining and resources sector? Aurelia Metals is offering exciting 12-week vacation placements across a range of disciplines. This is your chance to apply your studies, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to real projects that make a meaningful impact.
Available Disciplines
- Geology
- Mine Surveying
- Mining Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Metallurgy / Minerals Processing
- Health, Safety, Environment & Community (HSEC)
Why Aurelia Metals?
Aurelia Metals is an Australian gold and base metals mining and exploration company operating in the Cobar Basin, NSW. We own and operate two underground mines and a processing facility, with a strong focus on growth, inclusion, safety, and innovation.
- Peak Operation – Located near Cobar, featuring polymetallic underground ore bodies and an 800ktpa processing plant.
- Federation Deposit – A high-grade zinc, lead, and gold deposit near Nymagee, NSW.
You will be based at either our Peak or Federation mine for the duration of the program.
Program Details
- Duration: 12 weeks over the summer break (November to February)
- Roster: 4/3 – 12-hour shifts, Monday to Thursday
- Christmas Break: Students return home during the Christmas period
- Location: On-site at Peak or Federation mine
- Travel: Initial flights provided from Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney
- Residency: Must remain in Cobar for the duration of the program (excluding the Christmas break)
What You’ll Be Doing
As a vacation student, you will:
- Work alongside skilled professionals on meaningful, hands-on projects
- Grow your technical knowledge and practical experience in your chosen field
- Participate in training and development sessions
- Gain insight into real-world mining operations and best-practice safety culture
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from students who are:
- Currently enrolled in a relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Mining Engineering, Geology, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, OHS)
- Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Holders of a current and valid driver’s licence
- Willing and able to reside in Cobar, NSW for the program period
- Great communicators, team players, and eager to learn
What We Offer
- Paid placement with practical industry experience
- Mentoring, networking, and professional growth opportunities
- Flights to site from major cities (Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney)
- A supportive, inclusive, and safety-first culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive
Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!
We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create an inclusive workplace.