Vacation Program *********
- 12-week Summer Vacation Program from mid-November 2026 to February 2027
- Opportunities in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, Surveying, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineering
- Mentorship and support from experienced leaders in a small mine environment
- Our Summer Vacation Program runs for 12 weeks from mid‑November 2026 to February 2027.
- Great opportunity to put theory-based learning into hands on position
- Roster on offer will be flexible, roster will be built around the successful individual
Vault Minerals is searching for the next wave of mining talent, and applications are now open for our Summer Vacation Program.
Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from a merger between Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.
Vault, The Future and Beyond
********* Vacation Program
Vault Minerals has an Annual Summer Vacation Program that enables students to obtain industry experience from passionate and enthusiastic professionals in a small mine environment, where you get great exposure to a wide variety of responsibilities and situations.
We are now accepting applications from students interested in joining us at one of our Western Australian operations: Darlot, King of the Hills, Mount Monger, Deflector and Rothsay.
Our Summer Vacation Program is a 12‑week placement running from mid‑November 2026 through to February 2027, offered in the following disciplines:
Mining Engineering
Geology
Metallurgy
Surveyoring
Environmental
Geotechnical Engineering
Whether you are looking to expand on your existing practical experience or you have never worked on a mine before, this offers the perfect opportunity to get a feel for the career direction you want to go in after you graduate.
About You:
- To be eligible for our Vacation Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Availability to commence work in late November 2025.
- Full working rights within Australia or a relevant Visa
- Currently studying a discipline mentioned above.
- Hold a WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
- Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to work effectively in a team.
What We Offer:
- Structure a 12-week program within your chosen discipline
- We offer a variety of roster options across our operational sites.
- Support from a buddy or experienced leaders who provide mentorship and guidance.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your technical knowledge.
We are looking for motivated students with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for applying their theoretical learning in a practical setting.
Vault Minerals' recruitment process for the vacation program will commence in August 2026.
Big enough company to grow, small enough to know you by name.
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