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. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.
What we do
Every year we search for enthusiastic and creative graduates and students to join our team. Our reason is simple – 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. With operations located across Australia, our popular graduate and summer vacation programs will provide you unique opportunities to help you learn and build new skills.
By enabling you to gain some valuable, hands-on experience across a range of disciplines, our development opportunities will also ensure you achieve the technical, professional and personal experience required to further your career and reach your full potential.
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 challenged and 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
- Lead 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 which embraces innovation and collaboration
- Receive competitive salaries, education and career development
