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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Vacation Student Mechatronics Engineer null

Perth

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Jumpstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and world-class mentorship, and cutting-edge skills at Gold Fields this summer

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa
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Your role

With a portfolio of underground and open pits across Gold Fields, you will have a diverse learning experience, whilst you undertake your studies. With Gold Fields, you can build highly sought-after skills in one of Australia’s most prosperous gold regions. The working environment is safe, challenging and rewarding giving you the scope to establish & develop your career.

The Gold Fields Vacation Program runs from December 2024 to February 2025 and offers tailored mentoring, technical development and role-specific training to help you succeed. You’ll learn from their international team of talented professionals, exchanging knowledge, building skills and gaining experience across their four mine sites

This role will be offered on an 8-day on, 6 days off Fly in Fly out roster from Perth.

About you

You are perfect for this role if you meet the following requirements:

  • Ideally in 2nd year or above of your Mechatronics, Electronics or similar Tertiary Qualification
  • C Class Manual Drivers License
  • Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
  • Exposure and/or experience in a mining environment would be highly regarded
  • Prior experience working 12-hour shifts and adhering to safety procedures would be beneficial
  • Ability to follow instructions, pick up new tasks / software systems and work in a team environment
  • Familiarity being in remote locations and any experience being underground would be an advantage, but not essential

Benefits

Gold Fields takes pride in offering industry-competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits which include:

  • Site Allowance
  • Health Insurance Allowance
  • Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental & Partner Leave
  • Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Reward Program
  • Income Protection & Life Cover
  • Educational Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Salary Sacrifice
  • Long Service Leave
  • Vehicle Leasing Options

Training & development

Gold Fields' Vacation Program offers a diverse learning experience that emphasizes building in-demand skills while you pursue your studies. They foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging creativity and adaptation. You can benefit from a collaborative environment that supports seamless teamwork across the organization, with a strong focus on career development and skill growth.

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Source

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  • careers.goldfields.com/Australia/content/Rewards-and-Benefits/?locale=en_GB

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa