South32
2023 Graduate Program | GEMCO | NT (Feb 2023)
Groote Eylandt
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 70,000 - 150,000 / Year
- Competitive remuneration + excellent benefits
- 5-10 vacancies
- Apply by 9 Apr 2022
- Start date 5 Feb 2023
Location
GEMCO is one of the world's largest manganese mining and concentrating operations located on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, accounting for over 20% of the worlds' high-grade manganese ore production. GEMCO controls and operates all aspects of mining, processing, logistics and shipping on Groote Eylandt. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. This operation has excellent facilities for its workforce including gyms, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking track.
About the Graduate Program
As one of Australia’s top graduate employers, we offer bespoke programs designed specifically for you. Participants will be matched with a member of our team who will work with you to create goals that are aligned to your interests and strengths to help you kick-start your future career.
Throughout the program, you will be offered unique opportunities to:
- Learn and excel in your day to day work supported by comprehensive frameworks
- Gain exposure to high-quality operations based on your unique career pathway
- Support an improvement initiative with genuine business impacts
- Develop technically in a bespoke two to three-year program
- Grow personally and professionally in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive culture
- Receive dedicated support from graduate buddies and senior leaders
- Participate in an environment that embraces innovation and collaboration
- Receive competitive salaries, education and career development
About you
We’re targeting students in their final year for roles based at our operation on Groote Eylandt, NT who are studying:
- Mining Engineering
- Other Engineering Disciplines with an interest in mining
- Hydrogeology
You will need to be in your final year, set to graduate by December 2022, of a relevant university degree and have the right to live and work in Australia.
You will be willing to complete a medical assessment including drug and alcohol screening and be available to commence work in February 2023.
You should be able to work on a Fly-In/Fly-Out basis from Darwin or Cairns; South32 encourage and support graduates to relocate to these locations.
Why choose us?
We’re always looking for our future colleagues, leaders and technical experts.
We attract talented people with exceptional skills who share our values of care, togetherness, trust and excellence and want to make a difference with the work that they do.
If this sounds like you, please apply via our website. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring this opportunity with you very soon. Applications close on 10 April 2022.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Work Visa (All Other) +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
As a graduate, I need to learn the business, work procedures, and operations. I am going out to the mobile workshop to see and learn things. I am looking for after-registerable plants and undertaking projects in this sector. I am also doing small projects in mobile equipment as assigned by my superintendents & specialists. I am also doing RCA (Root cause analysis) on a couple of problems. The training and department rotation of my graduate program should be undertaken by myself as there is no proper reporting, monitoring or guidance has been given.
As a reliability engineer, I am responsible for the maintenance strategies and reliability of all the equipment in my area.
Environmental graduate, no day is the same from monthly reporting to rehab and animal handling along with data collection.
About the employer
South32
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1,000 - 50,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
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Pros and cons of working at South32
Pros
Friendly and helpful staff, supportive environment, good lifestyle roster.
I work 12-hour shifts on a sportsman's roster, so I only work half the year. The roster suits my lifestyle and allows me to travel without using leave.
Company and its employees are very supportive to develop and grow knowledge and exposure to different aspects of the best in line with their future goals.
The company's focus on diversity is really nice and creates a welcoming environment.
Safety culture in mining industry, company values, learning and growth opportunities.
Cons
The flights twice a week.
It is a large/ complicated environment and can be quite confronting/ difficult to understand the process on simpler tasks/ jobs. E.g. Ordering PPE et.
The culture is okay. Due to the current circumstances on Groote Eylandt, it is a little challenging as people are not happy with the effects from the cyclone and the ongoing effects post the cyclone. This hasn't directly affected me but it is visible out on the floor. Everyone is extremely friendly if you're willing to have a go downstairs and get involved.
The office isn’t too bad. Chairs could be upgraded, and the vibe could be increased maybe with some plants.
Pay is alright. But cost of living is insane right now.