Metallurgy, Chemical or Process Engineering Vacation Student

Shape the Green Transition

Want to build a sustainable, tech-driven future? Join Lynas Rare Earths as we accelerate our global expansion and redefine the critical minerals landscape.

As the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China—boasting a 25+ year life of mine—we are foundational to the global green transition. Our materials power next-gen, future-facing tech, from advanced electronics and wind turbines to electric vehicles (EVs).

At Lynas, we ditch the rigid corporate hierarchy and operate in a tight-knit, collaborative team where psychological safety, inclusion, and mentorship are centric to our culture. This is your chance to bring your authentic self to work, own your space, and learn directly from industry pioneers.

The Gig

We are looking for a forward-thinking Metallurgy, Chemical or Process Engineering Vacation Student to join our team for a 12-week immersive summer period at our Lynas Kalgoorlie operational site:

• Residential in Kalgoorlie for our state of the art Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility (REPF)
• Roster: 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off or  8 days on, 6 days off

What You Bring to the Team

• The Essentials: Currently crushing your university degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline (ideally having wrapped up your second year).
• The Drive: A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a knack for showing initiative and solving complex problems.
• The Communication: Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• The Logistics: A valid WA "C" Class Driver’s License, living locally in the Goldfields, and full working rights in Australia for this vacation-period.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Safety & Quality Culture: Actively champion our site health, safety, environment (HSE), and quality frameworks.
• Chemical & Plant Optimization: Assist with mass and energy balances, reagent optimization, and monitoring chemical plant efficiencies.
• Advanced Tech & Metallurgy Operations: Gain exposure to benchtop XRF operations, sample prep, and run laboratory flotation tests.
• Future-Ore R&D: Conduct grind establishments on next-generation ore types using our laboratory rod mill.
• Process Control & Automation: Support the monitoring and tuning of control loops, assist with DCS/SCADA data analysis, and help identify process bottlenecks through digital metrics.
• Project Ownership: Partner directly with Senior Engineers on high-impact optimization projects, metallurgical accounting, and site surveys.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe diverse teams build better solutions. We strongly encourage women, gender-diverse applicants, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. Lynas proudly acknowledges First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea, respecting their enduring culture, deep spiritual traditions, and connection to Country.