Tasmania Tin OperationsRenison MineAbout BluestoneBluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer.  Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania’s beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.About the mineRenison is currently experiencing an exciting phase of development, characterised by a robust "Life of Mine Plan" and an ongoing commitment to capital reinvestment. This strategic approach is designed to enhance health, safety, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined, and respected tin producer, continuously striving for operational excellence and optimization.About the roleAs a participant of the 12-week Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Vacation Student Program you will gain exposure to underground mining and surface operations and will work in teams that will assist your continual learning and growth within a supportive and mentored environment.  The program intends to employee students studying in areas of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology and Information Technology and Computer Science.This experience is offered on residential and or drive in, drive out basis.  Core responsibilitiesSupport and actively participate as a member of your respective teamDevelop a working knowledge of complex processing operations and underground miningContribute to projects and day-to-day duties and tasksDevelop, implement and manage projects as requiredLearn and adhere to safety protocols and standards while collaborating with other team members to ensure that role requirements and safety measures are communicated and metWork closely with processing, mining and geology teams, as well as other professionals in the mining operation to effectively communicate, exchange information, share insights, and contribute to a cohesive working environment.About youYou will be a dedicated student in your 3rd or 4th year of a relevant tertiary degree and passionate to learn about the mining industry and apply your classroom knowledge to gain invaluable hands on experience.You will need to have a c class licence and be comfortable and able to work underground in a team environment, whilst demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills enabling you to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers free accommodation inclusive of meals  whilst on shift. Interstate candidates are encouraged to apply and will be provided flights at commencement and completion of vacation period.This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where you can learn from experts in your chosen field, expand your skillset and build connections in the industry for your future career.

Vacation Students

Tasmania Tin Operations

Renison Mine

About Bluestone

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia’s largest Tin producer.  Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania’s beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

About the mine

Renison is currently experiencing an exciting phase of development, characterised by a robust "Life of Mine Plan" and an ongoing commitment to capital reinvestment. This strategic approach is designed to enhance health, safety, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined, and respected tin producer, continuously striving for operational excellence and optimization.

About the role

As a participant of the 12-week Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Vacation Student Program you will gain exposure to underground mining and surface operations and will work in teams that will assist your continual learning and growth within a supportive and mentored environment.  The program intends to employee students studying in areas of Mining and Mineral Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology and Information Technology and Computer Science.

This experience is offered on residential and or drive in, drive out basis.  

Core responsibilities

  • Support and actively participate as a member of your respective team
  • Develop a working knowledge of complex processing operations and underground mining
  • Contribute to projects and day-to-day duties and tasks
  • Develop, implement and manage projects as required
  • Learn and adhere to safety protocols and standards while collaborating with other team members to ensure that role requirements and safety measures are communicated and met
  • Work closely with processing, mining and geology teams, as well as other professionals in the mining operation to effectively communicate, exchange information, share insights, and contribute to a cohesive working environment.

About you

You will be a dedicated student in your 3rd or 4th year of a relevant tertiary degree and passionate to learn about the mining industry and apply your classroom knowledge to gain invaluable hands on experience.

You will need to have a c class licence and be comfortable and able to work underground in a team environment, whilst demonstrating strong communication and organisational skills enabling you to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers free accommodation inclusive of meals  whilst on shift. Interstate candidates are encouraged to apply and will be provided flights at commencement and completion of vacation period.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where you can learn from experts in your chosen field, expand your skillset and build connections in the industry for your future career.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.