Graduate Environmental

We are South32. We are making a difference with the work we do.   

Are you ready to grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture? If so, we invite you to apply to our South32 Graduate Program, for the following position:

• Graduate - Environment – Groote Eylandt (GEMCO)

About us    

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 produce commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead, zinc and copper from 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.  

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. 

Graduate Program  

Our Graduate program is tailored to provide you with a unique learning opportunity that will help you develop all the foundational skills to set you up for your future career at South32.   

When you join the South32 Graduate Program you will:  
 

• Receive a personalised graduate passport to guide your development pathway over the 2-year graduate program.
• Your unique career pathway will include rotations to build your technical and professional skills.   
• Lead an improvement initiative which has genuine business impact.  
• Participate in a 3-day residential experience with graduates from across our global operations.  
• Receive dedicated support from graduate buddies and senior leaders.   

  
About you   

With a genuine interest to grow and develop your career, you will bring:  
 

• An ability to build strong working relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds and work collaboratively to deliver great outcomes.  
• A commitment to learn and expand your knowledge of the mining industry.   
• Strong teamwork, initiative, and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute proactively to a positive safety culture.  

Eligibility 

• Final year students or students that have recently graduated within the last 2 years, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent discipline).  
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia (Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• Full open Australian driver’s licence (including manual).

The position is full-time 4:3 (Monday through Thursday) on a FIFO roster from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.

If this sounds like you, please apply. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring this opportunity with you very soon.   
  
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.   

 Applications close: 18 October 2023