Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale, and deliver materials essential to the world. While some roles are based on-site, Alcoa also offers a flexible working model for certain positions. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa!
About the job
Do you want to work with people who can inspire you with their passion, share their ideas and provide you with first class on-the-job training? As an Alcoa apprentice you have an opportunity to combine hands on experience with theoretical knowledge, learning from those who value the importance of quality workmanship and maintaining a safe work environment.
Your training at Alcoa will give you a competitive edge in the job market, leading to a nationally recognised trade certificate that could take you anywhere! All of this whilst working for a company with an outstanding safety performance that has a strong focus towards creating environmental sustainability in every way possible.
Our workplace is respectful and inclusive, where we embrace equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage and support you to participate in diverse work practises daily while working within a collaborative team contributing to our inclusive culture. As a company we know diversity makes us stronger.
As part of this four-year Apprenticeship Program that will commence in early January 2023, you will be:
Based in the main mobile workshop of one of Alcoa’s Bauxite Minesites.
Trained in diagnostics, repairing engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Working on a variety of vehicles including heavy earth moving equipment, front end loaders, large ore carrying trucks, as well as four-wheel drive utility and passenger vehicles.
Given additional training in fields associated with your trade, including vehicle auto-electrics, air conditioning, hydraulics and welding.
About you
We want individuals who are passionate about how engines run and want to learn more.
We seek proactive candidates with a positive desire to search for opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge. Do you enjoy problem solving and fault finding? An apprenticeship with Alcoa can kick start your career; but your attitude is everything. Show us what you’re capable of, be driven to optimise your learning potential and you will achieve a career with endless opportunities.
We are interested in hearing from a diverse range of applicants who have:
A high dedication and focus towards safety.
A good academic record with a proven interest in heavy duty equipment or mechanical fitting.
Been involved in any related extracurricular activities or have gained relevant knowledge in that field.
A current, valid Australian ‘Learners’ Drivers Licence or working towards.
To be eligible for an Alcoa Apprenticeship you must have completed year 10 at a minimum with a high pass in Mathematics and English combined with a good attendance record. Additionally, completion of a pre-apprenticeship and/or work experience relevant to the trade you are applying for will be considered highly desirable.
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, underpinned by diversity and equality, continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.
As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work. Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.
What’s on offer?
Excellent remuneration package
Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures
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).
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply’ and create a Workday account using a current email address.
In the ‘Quick Apply’ section please upload your most recent school grade report where it requests to upload your CV (if you left school more than three years ago, by the end of 2018, then please upload your current CV or university transcript). Without this key documentation, your application will NOT be accepted.
Under the ‘My Experience’ section under Resume / CV heading, you have the option to upload your CV or any other additional documents that will compliment your application.
Complete the Apprentice Questionnaire to provide any information to support your application.
Please note, for any current students or recent school leavers it is essential that your school grade report is attached for your application to be considered.
Applications close: Tuesday 19th July 2022
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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