Why Aurelia Metals?
Aurelia Metals is an Australian gold and base metals mining company operating in the Cobar Basin, NSW, with underground mines and processing facilities, and a strong focus on safety, inclusion, innovation and growth.
At Peak Gold Mine, you’ll learn in a true polymetallic underground environment, with multiple active orebodies, an on-site processing plant, and real operational complexity that fast-tracks your development and direct exposure to the mining industry.
And the future is exciting: the Great Cobar Project is part of the next chapter for our Peak Gold Mine operation, supporting the region’s longer-term production pathway.
Available Disciplines
Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical)
Metallurgy / Minerals Processing
Geology
Environment
Health and Safety
Commercial and Corporate
Where you’ll be based
Program details (Summer 2026/2027)
Duration: 12 weeks (November – February)
Roster: 4/3 roster, 12-hour shifts
Location: On site at Peak Gold Mine
Accommodation Provided by the company
Travel: Students to bring their own vehicle
Christmas break: Students return home during this period
Residency: This is not FIFO — students must remain in the Cobar region during the program (excluding Christmas break)
What you’ll gain
Hands-on operational experience in your chosen stream
Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
Exposure to real projects and site-based problem solving
Structured learning, development and safety culture immersion
A strong pathway into future opportunities (including Graduate pathways)
Who should apply?
You’re a great fit if you’re:
Currently studying a relevant tertiary qualification
An Australian citizen or permanent resident (valid Australian working rights)
A current driver’s licence holder with your own vehicle
Willing to live in the Cobar region for the program duration (accommodation provided)
Keen to learn, contribute, and work as part of a team
What we offer
Paid placement
Practical, resume-building experience on a working mine site
Mentoring + professional networks you’ll keep beyond summer
A supportive, inclusive and safety-first workplace
How to apply
Click Apply and nominate your preferred discipline
Applications close: 30 June
Start date: November 2026 – February 2027 (depending on exams)
