2023 Vacation Program

Premier Coal Vacation Program 2022-2023

About the Business

• A chance to get some hands on experience applying what you have learnt so far at uni!
• Be part of a team, get paid and even accomodation sorted
• Be based at Collie WA 6225

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. To learn more about what its like to work at Yancoal please follow us via our LinkedIn page.

Managed by Yancoal, Premier is  the leading coal producer in Western Australia.  Operating an open cut coal mine near Collie in the South West of WA, the operation produces coal for the domestic market with contracts to 2030.

Who the Vacation Program is for

Hear what one of our current Yancoal Vacation Students have to say…

"Being part of the Yancoal Vacation program has provided me with the experience I needed to bridge my understanding between academia and the mining industry. Everyone I worked with is super friendly and imparted their knowledge with me which I continue to apply at University and in the industry to this day. I strongly recommend the program to anyone interested in a career in the mining industry, you won’t regret it."  Luke Dunlop-Chase, Bachelor of Engineering: Mining, University of Wollongong

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.  You will need to be available to work from November 2022 – January 2023 and be open to relocating to Collie, Western Australia. Having completed (or are due to complete) all first year units relevant to your discipline and a drivers licence is necessary.

If you are studying any of the following disciplines we would love to connect with you;

• Mining Engineering 
• Geology (Earth Sciences) 

What is involved

A 6-week program run from late November 2022 – January 2023. During this time you will be placed the Premier Coal mine sites in regional WA. Whilst learning and discovering your passion for your area of study, you will also earn a salary and be supported with paid accommodation close to your work location. This is your chance to get hands on paid experience whilst applying your studies in an operational context. 

Here is what you get

• The unique opportunity to gain industry experience whilst still completing your degree.
• Accommodation – we will arrange for a place for you to stay during your program that will be close to site.  

If you are looking for the chance to see theory in practice and be part of the family here at Yancoal please apply now!