Operator Refinery Process Trainee

The opportunity

South32 is currently seeking a number of Trainee Refinery Process Operators to be part of a two-year Traineeship Program at Worsley Alumina.

Our traineeships provide a nationally recognised qualification (Certificate III in Process Plant Operations) upon successful completion, and are designed to instil the skills required to operate a chemical process plant whilst building a future career in the Mining industry. Our Trainees receive quality on the job training, coaching and mentoring from our qualified and experienced Leaders, Operators and Trainers.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a Trainee assessment session (half day) onsite at Worsley. This is a compulsory requirement to progress in the selection process.

About the Trainee Roles

Based at our Worsley Refinery, our Trainee Operators learn to operate the physical assets, refinery process plant and equipment to support safe and stable operations. As our refinery operates on a 24/7 basis, these positions are required to work 12 hours per shift on a continuous rotating roster (days/nights), working an average of 42 hours per week.

This is a full-time 2-year fixed term opportunity with the expectation to transition to our full time workforce upon completion. In return, our Trainees receive;

• A market competitive base salary - get paid to train and earn a qualification while you learn!
• Generous allowances including shift allowance.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Annual bonus/ short term incentive payments – aligned to Worsley and individual performance outcomes.
• Participation in the South32 Employee Share Plan – own a part of a mining company!
• Ability to participate in salary sacrificing including novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
• Discounted health insurance and other corporate benefit discounts.
• The ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ annual leave per year.

Employee benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria.

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals, who are driven and self-motivated to learn and develop skills required to obtain a national qualification. Even if you may have gained experience in non-mining industries – we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a high regard for safety and the ability to identify and eliminate hazards in the workplace.
• Possess good communication, skills with general literacy and numeracy levels, as well as a basic mechanical aptitude.
• Hold a valid and current driver’s licence.
• Display the ability to form effective working relationships.
• Be physically fit and prepared to work in a physically demanding work environment. Applicants must be able to pass a fitness for work and medical assessment.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate. South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

This job advert will close on 24 May 2025.