Yancoal Vacation Student Program -
About the Business
Yancoal Australia is Australia’s largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3, people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Who is our Vacation Program for?
Our Vacation Program is for university students looking to gain hands on paid work experience during their studies. We don’t expect you to have the knowledge yet, but we are looking for people who demonstrate the Yancoal Our-Way values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. If you are studying any of the following disciplines, we would love to connect with you;
• Mining Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process/Chemical Engineering
• Health and Safety
• Environmental Science and Community
• Surveying
What is involved?
It is a 12-week program which runs from late November through to February. During this time, you will be placed at one of our mine sites in NSW or QLD, and have an opportunity to apply the theory you have been studying, with opportunities to work on projects to solve real business challenges and add tangible value to our operations. you will earn a salary whilst undertaking the program and be provided with accommodation close to your work location.
Here is what you get
• A unique opportunity to gain industry experience whilst still completing your degree;
• Accommodation close to site will be provided for the duration of the vacation program.
• Generous salary, allowances and the opportunity to be part of our Yancoal Graduate Program once you graduate!
If you are looking for the chance to see theory in practice and be part of the team here at Yancoal, please apply now!
Applications close Tuesday 5 September