Quick Facts:

Employee Size: Over 10,000 employees globally.
Founded Date: 2015 (after a demerger from BHP).
Specialty Areas: Mining, Metals, Energy
Locations: Australia (Perth, Queensland, New South Wales), South Africa, Colombia, Mozambique, Canada, United States

Company Background:

Mining and Resources:

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company, producing commodities such as alumina, aluminum, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead, and zinc. The company is known for its large-scale operations across Australia, Southern Africa, and South America, with a commitment to sustainable practices.

South32 is involved in the production and marketing of various metals, including aluminum, manganese, and nickel. The company's aluminum operations include smelters and refineries, while its manganese operations encompass alloy production facilities.

Energy:

South32 is a significant producer of energy coal, supplying both domestic and export markets. The company's energy coal operations are primarily located in Australia and South Africa.

Sustainability:

South32 places a strong emphasis on sustainable mining practices and environmental responsibility. The company is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint and fostering positive relationships with local communities.

Graduate Program Overview:

South32 offers various graduate programs aimed at developing future leaders in the mining industry. These programs are highly structured and provide rotations across different areas, such as operations, engineering, and environmental management. The graduate programs offer international exposure and are tailored to provide real-world experience in mining operations and sustainability practices. The company is particularly noted for its focus on developing technical and leadership skills in its graduates.

Key features of South32's graduate program include:

Rotational placements across different business units and locations
Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals
Formal training and development programs
Opportunities for international assignments
Exposure to various aspects of the mining and metals industry

Application Timelines:

Graduate program applications typically open in early March and close in late April each year.
The application window is usually open for approximately 6-8 weeks.
Initial screening and assessment centers are conducted in May-June.
Final offers are extended in July-August for a February start date the following year.

Tips: Early applications are encouraged, especially for engineering roles. It's recommended to tailor your CV to highlight technical skills and a commitment to sustainability.

From the employer

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, energy and metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. We are also the owner of a high grade zinc, lead and silver development option in North America and have several partnerships with junior explorers with a focus on base metals.

Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come, and to be trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

Each year we look for enthusiastic and creative graduates and vacationers to join our team. At South32, we like to think we do things differently so, if you join our programs, you will be one of a small cohort with a bespoke program designed specifically for you. You will be matched with a member of our leadership team who will work with you to create opportunities that are aligned to your interests and strengths, providing you with the sound technical and professional development to kick-start your career.

Our reason for doing this is simple: we are looking for our future managers and technical leaders. We will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your capability and potential at the start of your career and prepare you to be a high performer that will help our business succeed now and into the future.

All of our operations across Australia are looking for graduates and students each year. Our operations are based at the following locations:

Cannington Mine, North West QLD
GEMCO on Groote Eylandt, NT
Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Wollongong NSW
TEMCO – Bell Bay, Tasmania
Worsley Alumina – Boddington and Collie in south west WA

Visit our website to find out more – www.south32.net

South32

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