Graduate Surveyor

Kick-start your career with Yancoal as a Graduate Surveyor. We’re looking for motivated, curious individuals who are ready to take on new challenges and grow in a dynamic industry.

Join a leading Australian mining company

Step into a permanent full-time role upon successful completion of the program

Gain hands-on experience and mentoring from industry experts

For over 20 years, Yancoal has been supporting the prosperity of Australia. With a workforce of more than 4,500 people across our operations, our team is made up of talented professionals who are experts in their fields. From engineers and operators to environmental specialists, surveyors, tradespeople, and corporate professionals, we are proud of the diverse skills and perspectives that come together to deliver results — as One Yancoal. Today, Yancoal Australia owns, operates, or participates in eight producing coal mines across New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

At Yancoal, we are committed to safely producing a reliable product that powers communities around the world. We value the contributions of our people, their families, and our contractors, and we build strong, lasting relationships with the communities in which we operate.

We’re proud of our people — their passion, expertise, and drive are what enable us to continue to grow and succeed. To learn more about what it’s like to work at Yancoal, visit our LinkedIn page.

During Yancoal Australia’s two-year Graduate Program, Surveying graduates will embark on a dynamic journey of professional development and hands-on learning.

You'll start with a structured onboarding experience, gaining insight into our values, operations, and strong safety culture. From there, you'll rotate across key areas of the business, gaining exposure to mine surveying, technical services, mine planning, and operations. Through these rotations, you'll develop practical surveying skills while building a strong understanding of how spatial data supports safe and efficient mining throughout the mining lifecycle.