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Discover a Brighter Future 

Are you ready to learn, develop and thrive at one of South32's key operations? 

Why South32? 

• 2 to 3 year program: Depending on your preferred discipline.  
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable, practical experience with rotations to develop your technical and professional skills. 
• Expert Team: Collaborate with skilled professionals who share a passion for excellence. 
• Performance-Based Incentives: Annual short-term incentive bonus. 
• Commitment to Sustainability: Be part of a company who are committed to continuously improving our sustainability performance. 
• Create positive change: Lead impactful initiatives that drive business improvements. 
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in South32’s Annual Graduate Residential, connecting with graduates and senior leaders across the business. 

Explore the options available to you, embrace opportunities and own your career journey. We’ll support you every step of the way. 

Choose Your Path 

Our Graduate program is tailored to provide you with a unique learning pathway that will help you develop foundational skills to set you up for your future career with South32.  

We have opportunities across the following disciplines:

• Civil & Structural Engineer 
• Mining Engineer 
• Process Engineer 
• Mechanical Engineer 
• Digital Technology Risk, Continuous Improvement and Operating System 
• Planning 
• Technology Innovation & Change 
• Electrical Engineer 
• Geotechnical Engineer 
• Environmental 
• Metallurgist 
• Hygiene

Across the following locations:

• Perth Office 
• Worsley Alumina (WA) 
• GEMCO (FIFO from Cairns & Darwin) 
• Cannington (FIFO from Cairns, Brisbane or Townsville) 

Our Recruitment Process  

1. Upload your CV - Send in your application by attaching your CV, academic transcript and details of extracurricular activities.
2. Application Review - Our recruitment team will review each application to determine a shortlist which will be shared with Hiring Managers.
3. Interview & Assessments - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and complete psychometric testing.
4. Offer Stage - Successful candidates will receive an employment offer. 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

What You'll Need

• You must have completed your degree in a relevant discipline. 
• Be available to commence employment from February 2026.  
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia. 

Brighter Futures Start Here

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. 

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.