Summer Vacation Program

We are MMG and we mine for progress. 

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.

We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River mine is one of the world’s top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017.

The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine’s power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 800 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local residential basis.

Roster: 7/7
Location: North-West Queensland - BIBO from Cloncurry or Mount Isa; FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane

Vacation Program 2026/2027

MMG Dugald River is actively searching for enthusiastic undergraduate students interested in gaining a vacation employment opportunity for approximately 12 weeks over the summer period. This program is designed to provide practical experience and offer a glimpse into potential career paths within our industry.

Opportunities available this year at Dugald River include:

• Mining Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Geology
• Geotechnical/ Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Control Engineering

If you are interested in gaining practical on-site experience in any of these disciplines, please apply along with your most recent resume.

As a company, we strive for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.

To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/careers/students-and-early-careers/