Vacation Program

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

SOUTH32’s VACATION PROGRAM

We’re looking for our future leaders and technical experts and have exciting opportunities for students in their penultimate year. Our 2024 opportunities on offer are the following:

Worsley Alumina Refinery – Collie

• Process Engineering (qualifications such as Process / Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, or similar)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Process Controls Engineer (qualifications such as Electrical / Instrumentation and Control / Process / Chemical Engineering, or similar)

Boddington Bauxite Mine

• Mining Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Our Vacation Program runs over a 12-week period and is a pathway to our Graduate Program. It provides practical and hands-on experience to develop new skills and gain technical knowledge required to build your career and reach your potential. 

The Vacation Program provides you with a unique opportunity to learn and excel in your chosen career. When you join the South32 Vacation Program you will: 

• Gain practical and meaningful experience at your preferred operation 
• Undertake a project relevant to your degree that you will own and deliver 
• Extend your professional network with colleagues from across the globe 
• Grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture 

ABOUT YOU 

To be eligible, you will: 

• Be in your penultimate year of study 
• Have the right to live and work in Australia 
• Be available for the full duration of the program: 12-weeks, commencing November 2024

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Monday 5th August 2024.