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At Glencore Australia, we strive to create an inclusive environment that upholds the Respect at Work Legislation.
The Glencore Coal Assets Australia Vacation Employment Program is now recruiting and seeks enthusiastic tertiary students who wish to build relationships and acquire industry expertise in their chosen field. We are looking for dedicated students who demonstrate resourcefulness and innovation, and are eager to accept the challenge of living and working in regional locations.
Vacation Employment Program
Our program offers 12 weeks of paid on-the-job work experience during your university vacation period. This allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, while providing a pathway towards a mining career. Vacation employment opportunities exist across various disciplines, and applicants will be required to commit for the duration of the program.
About You
You will be studying a Bachelor of Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a similar field.
Locations – Glencore Coal
Positions are available within our Glencore Coal Assets business across New South Wales and Queensland, located regionally at our mine sites. For NSW, this means being based in the mid-Hunter Valley or Mudgee areas, whilst in QLD, mine sites are situated in the wider Emerald and Mackay regions.
The roles are residential, and you will be expected to relocate to the local area for the duration of the 12-week program. Accommodation is provided as part of the package if required to relocate for the program.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled in full-time studies at University. Priority will be given to second and third-year undergraduate students studying the relevant discipline, but students who will have completed at least one full year of study by the end of 2025 are also eligible to apply.
Program Details
The Glencore Coal Assets Vacation Program will commence onsite on December 1st, 2025, and conclude on February 20th, 2026. Our Vacation Program is designed to provide you with a genuine taste of an exciting future. Every year, we host a significant number of university students during the Summer university break.
Experience the Industry, Live in a Regional Community, and Develop Valuable Skills
Applications will only be accepted via glencore.com/careers. At Glencore, we offer unparalleled career and development prospects, great communities, and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.