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Graduate Program 
Alcoa Graduate Opportunities
 
Please note: We do not have any current vacancies for Graduates.  Please monitor this page for any upcoming opportunities.

To get a great graduate position in resources you often have to move to remote parts of Australia, leaving behind friends and family.
 
But Alcoa graduate opportunities are unique. We offer some of the most highly sought-after graduate positions in resources, close to major centres and the best coastal locations. Why move thousands of miles away when you can live in or near major cities or along the coast?
 
Alcoa is a global leader and committed to attracting the very best people. Our people are the key to our success and we seek enthusiastic individuals who want to make an impact within our business and contribute to our future direction.
 
In Australia, we employ more than 7000 talented and skilled individuals. Our graduates play an important role in Alcoa's future – they are our leaders of tomorrow.
 
We employe graduates with initiative, ambition and energy, who understand the importance of team-work. We want future leaders who are committed to excellence and have a strong academic record.

Graduates are based in Australia, usually at our West Australian or Victorian operations, depending upon their discipline.  Each year, we have graduate opportunities across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to:
 
  • Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, Process/Chemical, Civil
  • Mining
  • Science & Chemistry
  • Commercial - Finance, Procurement, IS/IT
  • Human Resources
  • Environmental
  • Heath & Safety
 
Our Graduate Program
As an Alcoa graduate, your success and Alcoa's success go hand in hand – we are focused on helping you realise your career aspirations.
 
Our graduate program is aimed at providing you with a broad base of skills tailored to your development needs and career goals.
 
We provide opportunities for personal and professional development, through formal training programs, informal networking, ongoing coaching and regular feedback from our senior professionals.
 
All of this is couched in the Alcoa environment which fosters communication, involvement, knowledge-sharing and teamwork.
 
This ensures we are able to work with you to maximise your full potential and the company’s success.
 
As an Alcoa graduate, you are a future leader.
 
Our Graduate Benefits
Alcoa graduates are offered:
  • Formal Graduate Program
  • Competitive Salary Packages
  • Performance-based Incentives
  • 14% Superannuation
  • Alcoa Employee Share Plan
  • Salary Packaging Options, inc Novated Vehicle Lease
  • Mentoring and Support Groups
  • Leisure Days Off
  • Leave Entitlements
  • Professional Memberships
  • Attractive Location and Lifestyle Options
  • Permanent Employment
  • Personal Accident Insurance (outside of the workplace)
  • Work Clothing and relevant PPE supplied
  • Community involvement opportunities
  • Graduate Recruitment Process
 
Our Graduate Recruitment Process
While the process may vary for the different business units within Alcoa of Australia, the general graduate recruitment process is: 

  • Available positions will be advertised on our website.
  • A panel of managers and recruiters prepare a short list of candidates – we are looking for people with good academic records, team players with demonstrated problem solving, communication skills and an interest in extra curricular activities (these should all be addressed in candidate’s covering letter).
  • Short listed candidates are invited for interview and unsuccessful candidates are notified.
  • Following interviews, successful candidates are progressed to psychometric and ability testing, medical testing, reference checking and an on-site visit.
  • Offers are then made to successful candidates.
 
Graduate Eligibility
To be eligible for the Alcoa Graduate Program, it is preferable that you have completed a relevant undergraduate university degree/ or similar, or have a maximum of six months left to complete your degree.
 
Consideration will also be given to recent graduates with some recent industry experience and who are available to commence immediately.
 
All applicants are required to be a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand, or eligible to work in Australia in accordance with regulations outlined by DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) and DIMIA (Department of Immigration, Migration and Indigenous Affairs).



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