Mining Engineer Summer Vacation Program (Nov 2025)

Byrnecut is one of the world's leading underground contract miners, providing a full suite of services to major mine owners throughout Australia and Internationally. With expert supervision and operators, state-of-the-art mining equipment and robust processes and systems, we offer clients a safe, efficient and professional contracting service to assist in optimising the development and production of their mineral resources across the globe. 

About the Program:

We are looking for enthusiastic Mining Engineering students to join our Summer Vacation Program for 2025/26. Over 12 weeks, students will have the opportunity to apply their tertiary learnings in a dynamic underground mining environment, working alongside skilled operators and leaders at one of our 17 mine sites across Australia. 

Our Vacation Program enables you to further develop your knowledge, gain practical experience, and build professional networks with colleagues and clients. It has been designed as a pathway into our Graduate Mining Engineer Program, and we encourage students to apply if they are looking to immerse themselves in a Graduate opportunity at Byrnecut upon completion of their degree. The time worked on the Vacation Program can count towards the 24 month Graduate Program. 

The people of Byrnecut are a key driver to our success, and we are committed to providing aspiring Mining Engineers with ongoing training and development, mentorship, and access to invaluable networks and support for a successful, long-term career with Byrnecut.

What We Offer:

• 12-week casual placement
• 14: 7 FIFO roster
• Exposure to state-of-the-art mining equipment and training
• Fun and supportive working environment
• Accommodation and onsite camp facilities
• Flights from Perth to/from the site

What You Need:

To be considered for our Vacation Program, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights within Australia or relevant Visa
• Studying Mining Engineering in your penultimate or final year
• Hold a valid Manual Driver’s License
• Possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Successful candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria including a drug and alcohol screening
• Availability to commence work in late November 2025.

The Byrnecut Group

The Byrnecut Group is a private suite of companies providing a diverse range of services to the mining industry and beyond. We have adapted to the changing requirements of the industry by expanding our offering with specialised and tailored solutions to clients including, mining, engineering and consultancy, training, safety, manufacturing and structural repairs.