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:
1. Stacking & Reclaiming: Maintain stockpiles, perform component change‑outs, assist with overhead work, and operate mobile equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, cranes and EWPs.
2. Crushing: Support mechanical trades across crushers and transfer stations, operate equipment and perform high‑pressure cleaning.
3. Water & Electrical: Maintain water systems, pumps and DAF plants; assist electrical trades with daily maintenance of site-wide electrical infrastructure.
4. 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
5. Nationally recognised Cert II in Surface Extraction Operations
6. Access to base salary increases throughout the traineeship
7. Inclusive, community‑minded workplace with social and diversity initiatives
8. Local employment with no FIFO requirements
9. All work clothing, PPE and tools and training provided
10. Alcoa Live Well benefits including lifestyle, health, travel and wellbeing discounts
What you can bring to the role
11. C Class Manual Licence (unrestricted)
12. A strong commitment to safety-first work practices
13. An inclusive, team‑focused approach
14. Ability to work autonomously, with flexibility and initiative
15. Motivation to learn and develop new skills
16. Willingness to support continuous improvement
17. Confidence using computer systems in a work environment