Graduate Hydrogeologist

5d5 days ago

Alcoa

Perth, AU · Full-time · A$75,000 – A$95,000

About this role

At Alcoa, join a permanent Graduate Hydrogeologist role starting with a three-year customised development program. Rotate across the Perth corporate office and bauxite mine sites in the Peel and Upper Southwest regions. Stay connected with your community while gaining hands-on site experiences within driving distance.

Develop expertise in hydrogeological aspects of short-term and long-term mine planning, groundwater monitoring plans, and drilling programs for evaluation and monitoring well installation. Manage drainage control plans, conduct in situ aquifer tests, and work with groundwater models. Achieve ultimate balance without missing out on practical fieldwork.

Thrive in a supportive environment with a workplace culture that strongly values safety, inclusion, and diversity networks. Work onsite locally, returning home to friends and family every night. Be part of teams committed to sustainability and leading innovations in the aluminium industry.

Receive coaching, mentoring, hands-on and professional training throughout the program. Gain diverse experiences across corporate offices, mine sites, powerhouses, and alumina refineries. Take on increasing responsibility to shape the future using innovative thinking and passion for growth.

Requirements

Drives a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment by actively listening, valuing diverse perspectives and working constructively with others
Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring communication to the audience and ensuring messages are understood through open, two-way dialogue
Prioritizes, is decisive and executes by analysing information, identifying solutions and focusing on what moves the business forward
Takes accountability through owning commitments, showing initiative, and following through to deliver high-quality outcomes
Continuously learns, adapts and grows by embracing new challenges, seeking feedback, and using creativity and collaboration to solve problems and improve processes
On the path to graduate by the end of 2026 or recently completed tertiary qualifications in Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology or a related discipline

Responsibilities

Support hydrogeological aspects of both short-term and long-term mine planning
Develop groundwater monitoring plans
Manage drilling programs for groundwater evaluation and monitoring well installation
Prepare drainage control management plans
Conduct in situ aquifer tests and develop groundwater models

Benefits

Permanent job with long-term career development in local or global operations
Working locally in an onsite environment, returning home every night
Inclusion and diversity networks shaping a culture where everyone is welcome, respected and heard
Commitment to sustainability, delivering world class technology and innovations that lead the aluminium industry
Workplace culture that strongly values your safety