About us
Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.
We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.
The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.
Aurelia Graduate Program
Our Graduate Program is a two-year structured development pathway designed to build the next generation of mining professionals through hands-on experience in live operating environments.
Graduates are embedded into operational and technical teams across the business, gaining exposure to underground mining, technical services, processing, maintenance, geology, and corporate functions depending on discipline.
This is a practical, supportive, work-based development experience where you will contribute to real operational outcomes while building your technical capability, confidence, and understanding of the mining industry.
Your development is supported through structured rotations, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and exposure to experienced leaders across the business, giving you a strong foundation for a long-term and rewarding career in mining.
Graduate opportunities
We are currently recruiting graduates in the following disciplines:
* Graduate Mine Geologist
* Graduate Mining Engineer
* Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
* Graduate Mechanical Engineer
* Graduate Environment & Community Advisor
* Graduate Health & Safety Advisor
What you’ll get out of it
This program is designed to set you up for a long-term career in mining, not just a first job.
Over two years, you will:
* Gain genuine hands-on underground and operational experience
* Build capability by working on real production and technical challenges
* Develop confidence working in live mining environments from day one, with strong support
* Learn directly from experienced professionals and leaders in the field
* Rotate across departments to discover where your strengths and interests sit
Build a strong professional network within the mining industry
* Grow into a confident, job-ready professional with clear career pathways
Where aligned to your discipline and long-term career direction, you may also have opportunities to work towards relevant tickets, qualifications, or operational pathways, supported as part of your development journey, including exposure to discipline-relevant pathways such as:
* High Risk Work Licences
* Shift boss competencies (leadership development pathways)
* Charge-up/blasting tickets (where relevant to discipline)
* Drone operations and emerging mining technologies
* Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring capability
* Other site-based certifications aligned to your career progression
About the role
This is not a “watch and learn” graduate program.
This is a Graduate Program where you are part of the operating mine from day one.
We are offering a structured development pathway designed to build confident, capable professionals through real underground and surface experience, working alongside experienced teams in live operational environments.
From the outset, you will be supported to take on meaningful work, contributing to day-to-day operations, supporting production outcomes, and building practical capability in a real mining environment.
This is where theory becomes real work.
* Roster: 8/6, 12-hour days (dayshift only)
* Location: Peak / Federation Mines, NSW
* Program length: 2-years
About you
We are looking for graduates ready to transition from study into a real, fast-paced mining environment.
You will bring:
* Recently completed or near completion of a relevant tertiary qualification (within the last 12 months)
* Strong interest in the mining or resources industry
* A genuine willingness to learn through hands-on experience
* A driven, curious mindset with a positive and collaborative approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A proactive, safety-focused mindset
* A current manual driver’s licence (or equivalent)
* Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
* Prior industry experience (such as vacation work or site exposure) is high regarded
Ready to start your career with real experience?
Click Apply Now to join Aurelia Metals and start building your career in a supportive, hands-on, and high-performance environment.