Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

About the opportunity

At Alcoa our mining is quite unique, we are privileged to be able to operate in one of the most beautiful parts of our country and sustainability and rehabilitation of that land is core in our everyday practices. We are currently offering opportunities for individuals to start their mining career with us as one of our Mine Operator Trainees.

Working for one of the world’s most innovative and community focused Bauxite Mine operations, these roles will provide you experience across production, rehabilitation and development whilst enabling you to be at home every night.

As a Mine Operator Trainee, Alcoa will provide all the encouragement, support and tools you need to thrive in your career as you start out in the mining industry. You don’t need to have industry experience, but the right motivation, an inclusive working attitude and a passion to learn about heavy mobile equipment. Our crews work closely as collaborative and supportive individuals, celebrating and respecting people’s differences and providing an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

This 12-month Traineeship provides on and off the job competency-based training whilst working in a challenging and high-tech environment. Working to complete TAFE studies, you will be rewarded with a nationally recognised qualification in Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations on completion of the traineeship

Our supportive learning environment accompanied by our experienced and helpful trainers by your side; every day will be different as you are:

Gaining a sound knowledge of environmental and safety principles and applying these daily
Contributing to the team environment by participating in toolbox discussions and initiatives
Operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment such as haul trucks and small excavators
Assisting in servicing, maintaining, and monitoring the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Potential to work alongside our shotfirers in our blast crews
Using problem solving skills, participating in productivity improvements and initiatives
Working various shift work rosters across the 12-month program, including nights and weekends in our 24/7 operation.

About you

To be successful in this Mine Operator Traineeship and play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

WA C Class Manual Licence (unrestricted)
A strong dedication to safety.
An inclusive, team focused work attitude
Motivation to work autonomously with a high-level resourcefulness and flexibility
A passion and drive to learn and develop
A willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
A good grasp of computer systems in a work environment

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people and lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

At Alcoa, you are helping to shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. The power is in your hands to shape the things that matter to us all. Join in – Be a part of it – And shape your world.

What’s on offer?

Excellent remuneration package
Five weeks annual leave
Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling
Average working week of 36 hours
Industry leading superannuation
Industry leading parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Employee Assistance Program
Novated car lease scheme
Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close
16th October 2023

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Additional information

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

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About the Location

As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. Join in and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The power is in your hands to shape the things that matter to us all.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.   

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career! 

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.