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.
What’s on offer
A permanent job with long-term career development in our local or global operations.
Working locally, in an onsite environment enabling you to return home to friends or family every night.
Inclusion and diversity networks; shaping a culture where everyone is welcome, respected and heard.
Be part of our commitment to sustainability, delivering world class technology and innovations that lead the aluminium industry!
A workplace culture that strongly values your safety.
This is your opportunity to shape your career through the skills and experience you bring to the role now and by training for the roles you may want in the future. Our success depends on great teams, where you can thrive and do your best work in a supportive environment.
About the Role
This is a permanent opportunity, starting with a three-year customised graduate development program. You will rotate across our Pinjarra & Wagerup alumina refineries based in the Peel and Upper Southwest regions. Stay connected with your community, hobbies, friends & family! Our sites are all within driving distance; achieve the ultimate balance in life without having to miss out on hands-on site experiences.
What you’ll be doing
As a Graduate Chemical Engineer at Alcoa, you will learn, grow, and develop hands-on experience and expertise in:
Reviewing Alumina product quality and process performance within the Bayer process.
Working closely with our operators on site to understand key concerns and challenges.
Driving process improvement efficiencies through investigatory projects.
Identifying daily priorities and focusing on ways to minimise waste.
Working collaboratively with the Operations and Technical teams.
Exposure to improvement initiatives for decarbonisation and improving water efficiency.
Development and mentoring
Throughout the program, you will be provided with:
coaching, mentoring, hands-on and professional training.
diverse experiences; from working in our corporate offices, to a local on-site environment within our 2 mine sites, 2 powerhouses and 2 alumina refineries.
an increasing level of responsibility
an opportunity to use your innovative thinking, your motivation to learn and passion for growth to shape the future of our business.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone who:
Drives a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment by actively listening, valuing diverse perspectives and working constructively with others.
Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring communication to the audience and ensuring messages are understood through open, two‑way dialogue.
Prioritizes, is decisive and executes by analysing information, identifying solutions and focusing on what moves the business forward.
Takes accountability through owning commitments, showing initiative, and following through to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Continuously learns, adapts and grows by embracing new challenges, seeking feedback, and using creativity and collaboration to solve problems and improve processes.
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.
If you are on the path to graduate by the end of 2026 or have recently completed tertiary qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or a related discipline, we want to hear from you!
Recruitment Process
Submit online application (resume, cover letter, transcript).
Complete 10-min video interview.
Finish psychometric testing (~1hr).
Attend Assessment Centre (case study, team activity, interview).
Reference check.
Pre-employment medical.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.
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.