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. Shape your career by joining Alcoa’s Vocational Placement program! You’ll have the chance to put your university knowledge into practice, propelling you toward a career path that exceeds your wildest expectations. Throughout your unpaid placement in Semester 1, 2027, you’ll experience professional growth, technical expansion, and join our vibrant community, where inspiration and daily challenges await. With best-in-class bauxite mining and rehabilitation practices, the lowest-carbon alumina refining system on the planet, game-changing innovations in aluminium smelting, and the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of low-carbon products, Alcoa is working to turn raw potential into real progress, and we want you to join us! Throughout the placement, you will be paired with an experienced specialist who will provide you with the hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching to support you in becoming a creative problem solver, helping you towards completing the meaningful projects that you will be assigned. What’s on offer Please note that Vocational Placements at Alcoa are unpaid. Initial placements will only be offered for up to 150 hours however there is a possibility of extension in certain circumstances. You will be based at Perth Office with visits to the Pinjarra and Wagerup Refineries. Your direct Supervisor will be a Impoundment Governance Director. Workdays are Monday to Friday. Ideal start and finish times each day are 730am to 330pm. A workplace culture that strongly values your safety. The project: Pinjarra and Wagerup Residue Dam Safety Remediation Projects Dam Safety Remediation Project will involve candidate to review current open corrective and risk assessment actions, develop clear and concise scopes of work to complete this, including liaison with Geotechnical consultants, civil contractors and field inspections. The aim of the project is to minimise Alcoa's dam safety business risk by implementing remediation stability measures, completing audit actions and then providing a sustaining 'toolbox' for ongoing use. This project provides direct exposure to Alcoa's Pinjarra and Wagerup Operations and the Corporate Dam Safety Governance Team (Global Impoundment Team) based in Perth. Your involvement Review current Open Actions and Risk Assessment Actions Develop scope of works to complete/close actions Check and field verify completeness of actions per the audit/risk requirement Provide routine feedback to Operations (PJ/WG) on current status and forecast closure dates. About you We are interested in hearing from curious university students: Where successful completion of a placement is either mandatory for graduation or a requirement for a unit of study Self-motivated and passionate for their chosen discipline, eager to learn and expand their knowledge. Capable of working independently with the ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders to obtain a project outcome. Strong team players with effective time management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Able to travel to and from your work location each day. You’ll receive a suitable level of responsibility to tackle assigned project(s), leveraging your innovative thinking, motivation to learn, and passion for growth to make meaningful contributions to the business. In an open-minded workplace, your ideas will be highly valued within a supportive environment that encourages thinking outside the box. If you are currently studying tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline, we want to hear from you! How to apply Please submit your online application by attaching your current resume, cover letter and academic transcript. Find out more about working for Alcoa in Australia at www.alcoa.com.au/opportunities-aus Additional Information Once the selection process is complete, we will request copies of the University’s Insurance Certificates of Currency from you and a contract will be drawn up between Alcoa and the University for signing by the student before the placement can commence. Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations. #LI-DNI About the Location Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. 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. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion We also invite you to create an automated personalized Job Alert. It’s easy to do, new open jobs will automatically come to you! Press the “Sign In” button at the top right of this page and the log in screen will appear. If you have not already created an account, please do so now. It's easy. At the bottom right it will say “Create Account”. Simply click on that, submit your email address and a password. You will receive an email to validate your request. Once that is done when you log in you will see a tab at the top right that says “Job Alerts”. Click on that tab and check all your job preferences. 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