Graduate Engineer Process Control
- Develop technical, professional and personal capabilities through a structured two-year programme.
- Collaborate across technical, production and maintenance teams to coordinate plant priorities.
- Monitor process control parameters to support product quality and minimise production losses.
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT WORSLEY
Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.
Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.
Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
- 14% superannuation contributions
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a Permanent role, 40 hours per week, 9-day fortnight. Our Worsley Refinery is a short drive from communities such as Collie (20 Minutes) & Bunbury (45 Minutes) which all offer an enviable country lifestyle. Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.
Candidates should ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie as there is no accommodation on site.
As a Graduate Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing your technical, professional and personal capabilities through a structured two-year programme, progressively building the skills and confidence to succeed as a Process Engineer. This role is not specific to any production area. Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Collaborate across technical, production and maintenance teams to coordinate plant priorities.
- Monitor process control parameters to support product quality and minimise production losses.
- Review plant performance and maintenance requirements to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to practical solutions that improve plant reliability, asset care and operational outcomes.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Building positive relationships and contributing effectively within diverse, collaborative teams.
- Applying analytical thinking and structured problem-solving to technical challenges.
- Communicating information, priorities and recommendations clearly to different audiences.
- Demonstrating curiosity, initiative and a genuine commitment to ongoing learning.
- Balancing safety, quality, efficiency and operational requirements when making decisions.
- Using Microsoft Office tools to analyse information, prepare documentation and share insights.
Qualifications for this position are:
- Bachelor’s degree in either Chemical or Process Engineering
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on 29 October 2026.
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