Graduate Mining Technology Analyst (2025 Intake) null

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s reinventing the aluminium industry for a sustainable future, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. 

About the Role

This unique permanent opportunity as a Graduate Mining Technology Analyst at Alcoa, empowers you to shape your career in an exciting three-year customised graduate program. Contribute to a more sustainable world! Based at Booragoon but primarily working on site, across Alcoa’s Huntly & Willowdale bauxite mines based in the Peel and Upper Southwest of Western Australia, you will join the Information Technology (IT) Automation & Solutions team working closely with various operational and technical teams to support the development and delivery of operations management solutions. 

Challenge yourself to learn and grow! Primarily located at either Huntly, Willowdale or the Pinjarra Mining Hub you will be able to easily fit the graduate program into your lifestyle. Develop hands-on experience and expertise in:

• Developing capability and expertise as a mining technology professional in supporting mining operations
• Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of mining systems and software applications.
• Assisting with project management duties associated with delivering mining systems and software applications.
• Analysing operational data to troubleshoot issues arising from the use of IT systems in operations equipment.
• Engaging directly with mining customers to gather requirements and provide input into technology roadmaps.
• Assisting in building standards and specifications for onboard mining technology installations.
• Understanding and practicing safety procedures and controls to keep all Alcoans safe while working in an active mining area. 

Working alongside seasoned professionals throughout the program, you will be provided with coaching, mentoring, hands-on and professional training to accelerate your development and maximise your full potential. The best part is that your experience will be diverse; from working in our corporate offices, to a local on-site environment within our 2 mine sites. 

You will be provided with an increasing level of responsibility to use your innovative thinking, your motivation to learn and passion for growth to shape the future of our business. You will be in an open-minded workplace where your ideas will be valued in a supportive environment, encouraging you to think outside the box.

If you have a focus on IT systems engineering and integration and are on the path to graduate by the end of 2024, or have recently completed tertiary qualifications in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Systems Engineering or related fields, we want to hear from you!

What’s on offer

• Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
• Take part in monthly ‘Graduate Days’ and team building activities. 
• Monthly Leisure Day 
• Benefits allowance
• Performance related bonus (variable)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
• Paid annual volunteer hours
• Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What you can bring to the role

To play a part in our ongoing success, we are seeking someone who:

• Is a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously. 
• Uses initiative and takes ownership of their work. 
• Has strong communication and well-developed people skills. 
• Critical thinker who with analytical skills and is open minded with a creative and collaborative approach to problem solving. 
• Drives positive outcomes with the ability to engage with and understand customers.

Additional information 

• Please submit your online application by attaching your current resume, cover letter and academic transcript.
• Our graduate opportunities are available to people who are eligible to work in Australia. Please state this information clearly in your application.
• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.