Yancoal Vacation Program 2022-2023

Yancoal 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
• You could select to be based at any of our sites in NSW, QLD or even WA!

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. Here is more about some of our different sites that you could be placed at:

• Premier WA - 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.  
• Yarrabee QLD – A proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset.  
• Cameby QLD - A small open cut thermal coal mine in the Surat Basin in southern Queensland, between Chinchilla and Miles. We employ approximately 150 people, and aim to support our local communities.  
• Moolarben NSW - Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.   
• Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) NSW - One of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset.   
• Ashton NSW - One of the oldest mines within New South Wales, had been in operation for nearly 100 years. includes an underground coal mine, a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, a rail siding and an open cut mine that has now been completed. It produces semi-soft coking coal for export through the Port of Newcastle.

Who the Vacation Program is for

Hear what one of our current 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 – February 2023 and be open to relocating for that time to regional NSW, QLD or WA. Having your drivers licence is also necessary. If you are studying any of the following disciplines we would love to connect with you;

• Mining Engineering 
• Electrical Engineering 
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Geology (Earth Sciences) 
• Environmental
• Surveying 

What is involved

A 12-week program run from late November 2022 – February 2023. During this time you will be placed at one of our mine sites. 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. You will get the opportunity to work on a project to solve real business challenges and add tangible value to our mining operations. 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.  
• Generous salary and allowances and the opportunity to be part of our Graduate program once you graduate!  

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