MMG’S GRADUATE AND EARLY CAREER PROGRAMS
Applications for MMG’s 2026 Graduate and Early Career program will open in March 2025, details will be available on our careers page here.
See what our past and present graduates have to say about the Program.
Graduate Early Career Program
ELIGIBILITY
The MMG Graduate Early Career Program runs for two years and is open to graduates who have either:
- Completed their studies within two years of application
- Hold a tertiary qualification, but never worked in that role or capacity
- Are in the final year of their study at the time of application with the ability to start in the following year.
TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP
The Program aims to develop your capabilities and knowledge for the continual improvement of your professional skillset and to learn more about the industry. We will:
- Partner you with a buddy that will help mentor and support you throughout your graduate journey
- Conduct regular monthly check-ins and discuss opportunities for technical discipline-based development and leadership
- Provide a range of formal training and coaching throughout the Program in line with your technical discipline
PROGRAM COMPLETION
We are committed to seeing your success, and at the completion of the Program, we will support you to apply for suitable positions across MMG. At times, employment opportunities will arise within the business prior to the end of your 2-year program, and if you meet the requirements of the role and wish to rotate off early, this can be negotiated with your Supervisor and site Human Resources representative.
Alternative Pathways
VACATION WORK
For those who are just shy of meeting the above eligibility requirements due to continuing study, our Vacation Employment Program may be a perfect path for you.
Each year, MMG’s Australian sites operate a Vacation Employment Program that runs for approximately 10 weeks over the university summer vacation period.
The Vacation Employment Program will provide you an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout your studies whilst gaining hands-on and real-world experience.
Applications open in July each year so keep an eye on our careers page to make a submission via www.mmg.com/careers/
CADETSHIP
If you would like to gain paid work experience and get a taste for what it is like working in the mining industry, then you may want to consider a Cadetship with MMG.
The Cadetship program is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in the mining industry but have yet to gain any experience or qualifications.
Each Australian site will have different roles available each year and they will range from underground mining to surface operations.
You must be over 18 years of age to apply and have full eligibility to live and work in Australia.
Please sign up for job alerts on our careers page to be notified when cadetship positions become available.
Graduates and Cadet Benefits
An above-average entry salary and a yearly bonus
All flights, accommodation and meals provided for fifo locations
Relocation assistance to rosebery or a designated commute base for dugald river
Company funded induction held in Melbourne to network with key stakeholders and fellow graduates
Discounted health insurance rates with st luke’s health care
Recruitment Timeline
1. APPLICATIONS OPEN
Submit your application during MMG’s advertising period which usually commences throughout March. Runs for approximately 4 weeks.
2. INTERVIEW
We will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange an interview and set up a time to discuss the program. Runs for approximately3 weeks.
3. UNDERTAKE CHECKS
MMG will commence medical and background checks for top potential candidates.
4. WRITTEN OFFER
After medicals and background checks are done, you will receive a written offer.
5. WELCOME TO MMG
Congratulations on your new job! We will stay in contact over the coming months and will see you for graduate orientation in the new year.
Our Past & Recent Graduates
“I would highly recommend the Graduate Program here at MMG. We have a great culture, great work-life balance, and you get to gain a breadth of knowledge and really make a difference.”
Bella Menzies, Graduate Plant Metallurgist
“My confidence has grown through the knowledge and skills that I’ve learnt. It’s given me opportunities to work in a team and solo which has greatly increased my ability to lead the team.”
Adrian Sao, Graduate Mining Surveyor
“Working on a mine site offers endless opportunities. The MMG Graduate Program provides the sills and experience to grow your career in the mining industry.”
Cathy Martin, Senior Plant Metallurgist
“MMG is a great company size – small enough that you can have an influence on outcomes, but large enough that you have a support network that will put genuine effort into your personal development and interests.”
Charles Smith, Development and Improvement Superintendent
“You won’t be standing still or bored. Graduates are quickly given responsibility for some interesting projects that contribute towards the site’s success.”
Alec Malcolm, Plant Metallurgist
Roles Available
- Mining Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Reliability Engineering
- Surveying Environmental
- Geology
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
