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Mining Operator (Talent Pool)

CompanyAlcoa
LocationBanksiadale
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 31, 2026
About The Company
Alcoa (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products with a vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. With a values-based approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress. Since developing the process that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to greater efficiency, safety, sustainability, and stronger communities wherever we operate.
About the Role

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.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced mining operator with skills across multiple pieces of heavy mobile equipment? Alcoa is looking for motivated, safety-conscious All Round Mining Operators to join our operations. Enjoy a supportive team environment, ongoing development opportunities and a roster that helps you make the most of life outside of work.

With opportunities available across our Development and Rehabilitation teams, you'll enjoy a rewarding mining career and a family-friendly roster that lets you be present for life's important moments.

As an All Round Mining Operator, you'll use your skills across a variety of heavy mobile equipment, contributing to safe, efficient and reliable mining operations within our Development and Rehabilitation teams. Opportunities are available on either a 7:7 roster or a 4 days on 5 days off roster (combination of days and nights), supporting a balanced and rewarding lifestyle.

We're seeking experienced operators with demonstrated capability across multiple types of heavy mobile equipment, a strong commitment to safety and a proactive approach to work. You'll thrive in a collaborative team environment, take pride in delivering quality outcomes and contribute to our culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

At Alcoa, you'll join a supportive and inclusive team where your experience is valued. In return, you'll have access to ongoing training, career development opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career with a global industry leader.

What’s on offer

  • Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.

  • Development Roster: 2 Day shifts, 2 Night shifts, 5 Days off.

  • Rehabilitation Roster: 7 Day shifts, 7 Days off

  • Secure, permanent and local employment without FIFO pressures.

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits including 14% superannuation

  • Employee growth and development opportunities.

  • Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

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:

Applicants must be proficient in operating 2 or more of the below machinery:

  • Komatsu PC3400 & PC2000 Large Excavator

  • CAT 993 Loader

  • D10 & D11 Dozer

  • Komatsu 375 & 475 Dozer

  • CAT 16 & 18 Grader

  • CAT 637 Scraper

  • Komatsu 730E Trucks & CAT 785, 789 Trucks

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.

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About the Location

Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery. Bauxite ore from Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale mines 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 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. 

Key Skills
Heavy mobile equipment operationMining operationsSafety-consciousProblem solvingTeam collaborationExcavator operationLoader operationDozer operationGrader operationScraper operationTruck operationOperational excellenceContinuous improvement
Categories
TradesManufacturingEnergyLogistics
Benefits
14% SuperannuationOngoing trainingCareer development opportunitiesInclusive team environmentEmployee inclusion groups
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate a variety of heavy mobile equipment to contribute to safe and efficient mining operations within development and rehabilitation teams. Maintain a strong commitment to safety while working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
18013
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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