Mining Operator

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.

Looking for a family-friendly mining role that allows you to be home every night? Join Alcoa's Willowdale Bauxite Mine, located near Waroona, south of Perth. We have a range of Mining Operator opportunities available across our Production and Rehabilitation teams, offering roster options that support a healthy work-life balance. As an All-Round Mining Operator, you'll play an important role in safely operating and maintaining heavy mobile equipment while contributing to reliable, efficient and high-quality mining outcomes. Whether you're working within our Production team on a combination of day and night shifts or within our Rehabilitation team on a continuous 12 hour day roster you will be part of a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We're looking for enthusiastic, proactive individuals who enjoy working outdoors, collaborating with others and taking pride in delivering results. Previous mining experience is valuable, but just as important is a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to working safely. At Alcoa, you'll join a supportive and inclusive team environment where you'll have access to ongoing training, development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career with a global industry leader. What's on offer Family-friendly rosters with the ability to be home every night Production team roster: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 5 Days Off Rehabilitation team: Continuous Day Shift Roster (Week 1 consists of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday shifts, with Thursday off. Week 2 provides seven consecutive days off). Competitive remuneration and benefits including 14% superannuation Ongoing training and career development opportunities Supportive and inclusive team environment The opportunity to work for a global leader in sustainable mining and rehabilitation What you can bring to the role Demonstrated commitment to a ‘safety first’ culture Self-motivation to work semi-autonomous in a small dynamic team Problem solving ability and good initiative A strong team focus where you support and encourage your crew WA manual drivers’ licence Alcoa recognises that skills can be developed through training and experience. We value candidates who bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn. Operating Experience Ideally, we are looking for you to be able to operate 1 or more of the below . . . CAT 993 Loader Komatsu PC3400 & PC2000 Large Excavator CAT D10 & D11 Dozer Komatsu 375 & 475. CAT 16 & 18 Grader CAT 637 Scraper and Dump Trucks. Haul truck 785 + (789, 730E & 1500’s) Stockpiling experience and working within a similar mining environment is not essential but highly regarded Additional information Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date. Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations. #AlcoaAUS #LI-NP1 About the Location Willowdale is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia, and is located in the Darling Scarp east of Waroona and Cookernup. It supplies bauxite ore to the Wagerup Alumina Refinery via a direct overland conveying system and helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed. 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