Apprentice Fabrication

Purpose

An apprenticeship is a great way to kick start your career. With combined formal learning and on-the-job training, your journey will be supported by a great crew and professional training team. You will continue to grow and develop your skills and experience that will lead you into a skilled tradesperson.

Apprenticeships

All apprenticeship roles are four-year programs which combine structured nationally recognised training with on-the-job experience. 2023 apprenticeships at South32 are offering the following Trades:

Boddington Bauxite Mine

• Apprentice Electrician

About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

Location

This role will be based at our Bauxite Mine in Boddington, where our employees choose to live in the nearby communities which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, this is an opportunity too good to miss.

As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in and out on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of the site.

Accountabilities

• Demonstrate commitment and conformance to safe work practices and procedures
• Represent South32 and yourself in a professional manner both internally and externally, including involvement with TAFE and secondments.
• Follow all lawful instructions
• Ensure any documentation required to gain your trade qualification is completed accurately, on time and in the appropriate manner or required system
• Progress in your Apprenticeship – This includes progressing with on the job learning and your TAFE off the job learning
• Attend all scheduled mandatory TAFE training

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Holds relevant school leaving certificates and/or pre-apprenticeship in relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated desire and/or experience in the chosen trade (s)
• Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• Satisfactory completion of Year 10 English and Mathematics

Our benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose
• Short-Term Incentive Bonus

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application Requirements

Your application must contain the following:

• A cover letter or statement which clearly demonstrates your desire and/or experience in the selected trade(s) and states which trade(s) and site(s) you are applying for
• A resume which outlines education, work experience, certificates and community/sporting involvement

Applications which do not submit both items listed above will not be considered.

Please note: This advertisement will close on the 30th September 2023.