2026 Vacation Student Program

About Foxleigh Mine: 
Foxleigh Mine is located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin coalfield, 12km south of Middlemount and 272km northwest of Rockhampton. The mine was established in 1999 as an open cut operation producing benchmark quality, LV PCI coal for the export market.

Vacation Student Opportunities

At Foxleigh Mine, we’re inviting students to register their interest for potential Vacation Student Opportunities across a range of disciplines, including:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Geology
• Environmental
• Accounting
• Human Resources

Why Register Your Interest?

Our Vacation Program is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on industry experience during university breaks while gaining exposure to the day-to-day operations of an open-cut coal mine.

If opportunities become available, Vacation Students may have the opportunity to:

• Gain practical, real-world experience onsite
• Work alongside experienced industry leaders and technical professionals
• Apply university knowledge in an operational mining environment
• Build valuable professional networks and industry exposure
• Develop technical and professional skills in a supportive team environment
• Experience life onsite within Queensland’s Bowen Basin

What We Look For

We’re interested in hearing from motivated, safety-focused and adaptable students who are eager to learn and gain exposure to the mining industry.

We value people who align with our values:

• No Games – Be authentic and transparent
• Deliver Together – Collaborate and succeed as a team
• Challenge the Norm – Look for smarter, safer and better ways
• Care & Respect – Look after people and the environment
• Be Resourceful – Make the most of every opportunity

You’ll also ideally have:

• Current tertiary studies in your chosen discipline
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and contribute
• Problem-solving capability and initiative
• A commitment to working safely in an operational environment

Program Benefits

• Paid onsite industry experience during university breaks
• Site-based experience within a dynamic mining operation
• Accommodation and meals provided while onsite
• Exposure to a variety of operational and technical teams
• Opportunity to develop practical mining industry experience early in your career
• Potential pathway into future graduate opportunities

Interested in Future Opportunities?

Scan the QR code to submit your Expression of Interest and stay connected regarding potential future vacation opportunities at Foxleigh Mine.