Mine Worker Trainee (12 months)

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.

Start your mining career with Alcoa as a Fixed Plant Mine Worker Trainee at either our Huntly or Willowdale operations. Working in one of the country’s most stunning environments, you’ll contribute to safe production, land rehabilitation and ongoing site development, all while being home every night.

This 12‑month traineeship combines on‑the‑job learning with competency‑based TAFE training, leading to a Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations. No mining experience is required—just the motivation to learn, a strong work ethic and a commitment to inclusive teamwork.

You’ll complete three‑month rotations across key fixed‑plant areas while working 3 x 12‑hour day shifts per week, gaining exposure to:

• Stacking & Reclaiming: Maintain stockpiles, perform component change‑outs, assist with overhead work, and operate mobile equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, cranes and EWPs.

• Crushing: Support mechanical trades across crushers and transfer stations, operate equipment and perform high‑pressure cleaning.

• Water & Electrical: Maintain water systems, pumps and DAF plants; assist electrical trades with daily maintenance of site-wide electrical infrastructure.

• Conveyors: Support patrol and maintenance activities, replace rollers and operate the train load‑out to ensure ore moves efficiently across site.

What’s on offer

• Nationally recognised Cert II in Surface Extraction Operations

• Access to base salary increases throughout the traineeship

• Inclusive, community‑minded workplace with social and diversity initiatives

• Local employment with no FIFO requirements

• All work clothing, PPE and tools and training provided

• Alcoa Live Well benefits including lifestyle, health, travel and wellbeing discounts

What you can bring to the role

• C Class Manual Licence (unrestricted)

• A strong commitment to safety-first work practices

• An inclusive, team‑focused approach

• Ability to work autonomously, with flexibility and initiative

• Motivation to learn and develop new skills

• Willingness to support continuous improvement

• Confidence using computer systems in a work environment

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.