Vacation Student, Geology

GOLD FIELDS

Vacation Student gaining exposure to geological activities in Gold Fields’ Australian operations. Supporting teams in an active mining environment and developing practical skills.

Posted 8/3/2026internshipPerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in geology and practical skills to support safe and efficient mining operations. Capable of working in remote environments and adapting to the demands of a fly in, fly out roster.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tertiary Qualification In GeologyNational Police ClearanceCurrent Driver’s LicenceAbility To Work 12 Hour ShiftsExposure To Geological Activities

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Industry Keywords

Mining EnvironmentGeology-Related TasksOperational SupportTechnical SupportResponsible Mining Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Broad exposure to geological activities across Gold Fields’ Australian operations
Supporting both operational and technical teams in an active mining environment
Learn about a range of geology-related tasks that support safe, efficient, and responsible mining outcomes
Develop practical skills and professional capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current driver’s licence (ideally manual license or with desire to obtain it in the future)
In progress of completing Tertiary Qualification in Geology, or similar (second year or above)
Ability to obtain National Police Clearance
Comfortable working 12 hour shifts in remote locations on a fly in, fly out roster

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exposure to day-to-day operations of a leading mining business
Opportunity to apply knowledge gained through university studies
Develop practical skills and firsthand insights
Meaningful project involvement and on-site experience
Commitment to safety, respect, responsibility, collaboration, and innovation
Inclusive workplace culture