Graduate Hygienist

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

Are you ready to start your Occupational Hygiene career in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture? If so, we invite you to apply to our South32 Graduate Program.    

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.  

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 2 or 3 years depending on your discipline  
• 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 in Occupational Hygiene, you will bring:  

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science, applied science, or engineering; and
• your qualification must have at least one-year full-time equivalent of subjects studied based on quantitative science or occupational hygiene:
• Quantitative science subjects would include chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, physics, mathematics, statistics, biology, physiology, and anatomy.
• Occupational hygiene subjects would include occupational toxicology, occupational epidemiology, physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, and ergonomics.
• 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  

If this sounds like you, please apply. During the application process you will have the opportunity to select your preferred discipline(s) and work location(s). 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.   

Eligibility:  

• Final year students or students that have recently graduated within the last 2 years  
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia  

Applications close: 25th of May