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Newcrest Mining

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022 Australian Vacation Program (Dec 2022)

Orange NSW, Telfer WA, Melbourne VIC

Opportunity Expired

An adventure in mining awaits, our Australian Vacation Program offers the opportunity for valuable experience at our Australian Mine Sites.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
40-48
Start Date
5 Dec 2022 - 24 Feb 2023

Application dates

Applications Open
27 Jun 2022
Applications Close
31 Jul 2022

Minimum requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification
Bachelor
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Qualifications Accepted
E
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
S
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Science
Geology
Laboratory Technology
Sciences (all other)
Spatial Science

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Citizen

    Permanent resident

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      An exciting career in mining awaits with our 2022 Australian Vacation Program, with an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience living the residential & FIFO mining life.

      Our commitment to you

      Our People are at the heart of everything that we do. We're committed to creating inclusive workplaces that nurture diversity and support our people to thrive. Keeping our people safe and healthy is core to who we are and our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing has no compromise, supported by systems and standards that embed our safety culture.

      Supporting you along your Vacation Program, underpinned by a competitive daily rate and relocation offering, will be a community of like-minded leaders who value early career development, and provide personal and professional support across your journey. With exposure to leadership teams and technical experts, you will uncover a wealth of knowledge and life skills.

      It's an exciting time to be a part of Newcrest.

      Overview

      At Newcrest, it's our vision to be the Miner of Choice.

      Our 12-week Australian vacation program offers a diverse and unique learning journey, with the ability to further enhance your passion for mining across our Australian operations in Cadia (New South Wales), Telfer (Western Australia) and our offices in Perth (Western Australian)  with some roles located in Melbourne (Victoria). A career in the resources industry offers a commitment to sustainable work practices, and the chance work with cutting edge digital innovation and technology.

      As a vacation student, you will commence the program in December 2022 until February 2023 and gain experience at our Australian operations and corporate offices, with full relocation support as required. 

      Who we are looking for?

      Newcrest vacation students are resourceful, resilient, flexible and share our values and commitment to safety.

      We are seeking applications from current students (degree completion in either 2023 or 2024) with a tertiary qualification that enables them to work in one of the following disciplines:

      • Operational Mining Automation & Robotics
      • IT & Digital Platforms (Data Science)
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Mining Engineering (Underground & Open Pit)
      • Geotechnical Engineering
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Metallurgy
      • Mine Geology
      • Control Systems Engineering
      • Environment
      • Mining Surveying
      • Human Resources
      • Commercial Operations
      • Health & Safety

      To learn more 

      Check out our YouTube Channel - Newcrest Mining

      Follow #newcrestcareers on our LinkedIn and Twitter.

      Next Steps

      If you are interested, please click Apply to attach your resume and complete an application. 

      Applications close on 29th July 2022. 

      Please note we will be assessing applications as they come in and roles may be filled by 29th July so please don’t delay in applying.


      If you are successful;

      • Applicants will receive an invitation to complete a short video interview
      • Following the video interview, all successful applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Teams
      • This will be followed by a formal employment offer for the 12-week program (subject to pre-employment checks).

      Please note we can only consider applicants who have unrestricted working rights in Australia. We cannot accept Working Holiday Visas, nor can we offer sponsorship.

      For any queries regarding our 2022 Australian Vacation Program, please contact us on gradsandvacs@newcrest.com.au (Please note, no applications will be accepted through this email).

      Hiring criteria

      You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

      Entry pathway
      Degree or Certificate
      Minimum Level of Study
      Bachelor or higher
      Study Field
      E
      Chemical Engineering
      Civil Engineering & Construction
      Electrical & Electronic Engineering
      Engineering Management
      Environmental Engineering
      Fire & Safety Engineering
      S
      Chemistry
      Earth Sciences
      Ecology & Evolution
      Environmental Science
      Geology
      Laboratory Technology

      Work rights

      The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

      country
      eligibility

      Citizen

      Citizen


      Permanent resident

      Permanent resident


      Full working rights

      Full working rights


      Australia

      Australia

      Australian Citizen

      Australian Permanent Resident

      Australian Temporary Work Visa