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2026 Graduate Program Applications Now Open
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Bold teams supporting your bright future.

Our award-winning, two-year Graduate Program.
Setting you up for success.
Develop the skills you need to be successful through:
• On-the-job learning
• Feedback from the people you work with
• Four formal development workshops
• Participation in annual conferences
• End of program business challenge
We promote and encourage you to take up opportunities for development which support your professional needs. You have the opportunity to access financial support for development over the two years.
At the successful end of your program, you’ll be offered a permanent role to continue to grow a bright career with us. With a diverse range of operations, locations, working styles and opportunities, you’ll be sure to find your next career highlight with us.

Graduate program & development journey

Additional benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided to you if you move between sites during the program.
- At the successful completion of the Graduate Program and upon commencement of a permanent placement, you will receive a one-off completion bonus.
Our program streams
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineers work in both open pit and underground environments and undertake a range of activities including data collection of geotechnical models, design and analysis of open pit and underground excavations, monitoring and risk assessment to produce safe, practical and economic designs.
Prerequisites: A Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering or Geology degree completed within the last three years.
Mining Engineering
Prerequisites: A Mining Engineering, Science (Mining) or Engineering Science (Mining Engineering) degree completed within the last three years.
Geology
Prerequisites: A Science degree majoring in Geology, Geoscience, Geophysics (honours strongly preferred) or similar degree completed in the last three years.
Metallurgy
Prerequisites: A Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or similar degree completed within the last three years.
Asset Management
Prerequisites: A Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science (Mechanical Engineering), Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering), Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automation) or similar degree completed within the last three years.
Sustainability
Prerequisites: A completed Sustainability, Earth Sciences, Communications, Health & Safety, Governance and Risk, Public Relations or similar degree completed within the last three years.
Finance & Commercial
Prerequisites: A Commerce, Business, Law, Economics or similar degree completed within the last three years.
People & Culture
Prerequisites: A tertiary qualification in Business or HR or a related discipline completed within the last three years.
Prerequisites
Completed a relevant university degree within the last three years
Have the right to work in the relevant jurisdiction before commencing employment
Willingness to relocate when required for the role
Our graduate
recruitment process

Decide what role/s to apply for
Your interests, skills and career goals should align with the requirements of your chosen role. If you are in your penultimate year of study, you are best suited to our Summer Vacation Program.
If you are in your final year of study, you will be eligible for our Graduate Program.
Apply online
- Your CV – showcase your previous work experience, extra-curricular activities, academic history, volunteer experience and any other qualifications – we’re looking for future leaders, so anything that demonstrates your motivation, proactivity and interest in your chosen discipline will go a long way!
- A cover letter – tell us about yourself, which specific discipline you are passionate about and where you see your career developing. Remember to proofread for typos!
- Your Academic Record.
Screening call
Be prepared to discuss why you are interested in Evolution.
Psychometric testing
Assessment centre
Interview
Offer
Pre-employment checks
You will receive a confirmation once you have fulfilled the pre-employment requirements.
Onboarding
If relevant to your role, travel arrangements will be confirmed at this stage.
1 week before start
Welcome to your Evolution employee experience!
Highlights from our graduates

Patrick
Graduate Mining Engineer
2022 Graduate cohort
Patrick has successfully completed our Graduate Program and has taken a permanent role at Mungari.
Eden
Commercial & Finance
2022 Graduate cohort
Eden had taken up a permanent role in the Sydney Office after successfully completing our Graduate Program.
Ana
Graduate – Environmental
2022 Graduate cohort
Highlights
Role highlight
Many highlights: Highlights of working at Red Lake include quick commute, friendly people and a great opportunity for advancement. In my role, I am given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the mine site and how the environmental team fits into it.
Career highlight
Exposure: Working at Evolution has helped my career advance by giving me opportunities to learn about all roles in all levels within the department. The holistic exposure is helping me perform my job as best as possible.
Adam
Graduate Geologist – Mine Integrated Planning
2022 Graduate cohort
Highlights
Role highlight
Exposure: The benefit of working in my role is that I get to do everything from core logging, modelling and underground mapping to reconciliation and logistics. The constant exposure and opportunity to grow professionally is one of the aspects I am most grateful for.
Contribution: But by far the most enjoyable moments of my role are actively contributing mapped contacts to the geological model and intersecting new discoveries in drill core!
Career highlight
Professional growth: From starting with Evolution, my experience has only been positive! The company provides opportunities for people to grow and develop professionally by allowing you the freedom of responsibility. During my time at the Ernest Henry Operation, I’ve been able to see the value of my contributions.
People focus: Evolution’s focus on its people permits a deeper understanding of the mining process, from standing at the face to seeing the concentrate, as everyone on site is happy to share their experience.
Grace
Graduate Geologist – Exploration
2023 Graduate cohort
Highlights
Role highlight
Expert connections: The grad program has helped my learning and experience as a Geologist by creating opportunities to meet experts, both in and out of my field. By gaining these connections, it has allowed me the chance to learn crucial skills from influential people.
Career highlight
Great career starter: Evolution has been a career highlight because it has been the beginning of my career. Evolution has opened my eyes and inducted me into the world of mining by providing me with an engaging workplace as well as a welcoming team. My experience here has encouraged me to not only grow but further my career.
Frequently asked questions

What can I expect at the group assessment centre?
During the assessment centre, you will learn more about Evolution and our Graduate Program. You will then be asked to complete activities to see if you will be a good fit for your role and us.
Is previous mining experience a prerequisite?
How can I best prepare for my interviews?
When does my Graduate Program start?
How long is my Graduate Program?
What developmental support can I expect?
- 70% of learning is on-the-job exposure to new and challenging experiences
- 20% of learning is through a support network and learning from peers, coaches and mentors
- 10% of learning is through workshops and webinars
We encourage you to take up opportunities for development, as long as it is linked to your current role. Throughout the two-year program, you have the opportunity to access financial support for your professional development.
Is going to a mine site mandatory?
Can I decide what mine site I go to?
What benefits can I expect to have access to?
What happens when I complete my program?
Who can I go to for help and advice?
Will I receive assistance if I have to relocate?
Are all sites fly in/fly out (FIFO)?
What are mine site facilities like?
If I have to relocate, can my partner come?
Can I take further study during my Graduate Program?

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Contact info
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175 Liverpool Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
evolutionmining.com
Phone: +61 2 9696 2900
Fax: +61 2 9696 2901