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.
This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
We are seeking proactive candidates local to our operations, who have a genuine desire to improve their skills and knowledge. As a nationally recognised employer of choice for gender equity, Alcoa encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and others of diverse backgrounds. We partner closely with our local communities and have a commitment to the traditional owners of the land upon which we operate.
Commencing in early January 2026 the Heavy Diesel Fitter apprenticeship opportunities will be located at our two bauxite mines, Huntly and Willowdale mine sites.
About the Role
As part of this four-year Apprenticeship Program you will be:
1. Provided on the job & formalised TAFE training, leading towards a nationally recognised trade certificate.
2. Based in the main mobile workshop of one of Alcoa’s Bauxite mine sites.
3. Trained in diagnostics, repairing engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic and electrical systems.
4. Working on a variety of vehicles including heavy earth moving equipment, front end loaders, large ore carrying trucks, as well as four-wheel drive utility and passenger vehicles.
5. Given additional training in fields associated with your trade, including vehicle auto-electrics, air conditioning, hydraulics and welding.
What’s on offer?
6. Provision of all your work clothing, PPE and tooling.
7. Average working week of 36 hours.
8. Flexibility to offer great work-life balance.
9. Bring your whole self to work as we embrace all our differences.
10. We invest in your career growth and development.
11. Join us in proactively giving back to our local communities.
12. Work locally and enjoy being home every night.
What you can bring to the role
13. A high dedication and focus towards safety.
14. A proven interest in heavy industry mechanical maintenance and fitting.
15. Involvement in any related extracurricular activities or have gained relevant knowledge in that field.
16. A current, valid Australian ‘Learners’ Drivers Licence or working towards.
17. Completed a minimum of year 10, with a high pass in Mathematics and English
18. Solid school attendance record.
19. Completed a pre-apprenticeship, and relevant trade-based work experience is highly desirable.
How to apply
20. In the ‘Quick Apply’ section please upload your most recent school grade report. For any current students or recent school leavers it is essential that your current school grade report is attached for your application to be considered. If you left school by 2022, then you do not need to provide a school grade report.
21. In the ‘My Experience’ section (under Resume / CV) please upload your most up to date resume in Word or PDF format only. This is also your opportunity to upload any other additional documents that will compliment your application.
22. Complete the Apprentice Questionnaire to provide any information to support your application.
Applications close: Monday, 21st July 2025