Shape your career by joining Alcoa’s Vacation Student program! Based in WA (Corporate Office, Pinjarra or Wagerup Alumina Refinery), this is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world‑changing innovations and low‑carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s reinventing the aluminium industry for a sustainable future, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves, and flies. About the role Express your interest in Summer vacation work, pre‑register now to be amongst the first to be notified of future opportunities. This is a 12‑week paid summer placement typically commencing November and running through to February. Throughout the program you’ll experience professional growth, technical expansion , and become an integral part of our vibrant community, where inspiration and daily challenges await. During the program, you will be matched with a senior specialist who will offer hands‑on training , mentoring , and coaching . The program is designed to support you in becoming a creative problem solver , assisting you in completing meaningful projects that will be assigned to you. What’s on offer? Exposure to industry and a future career at Alcoa. An attractive hourly rate of pay for the hours you work. Meaningful project work that provides you with valuable hands‑on work experience Working locally , in an onsite environment enabling you to return home to friends and family every night. Inclusion and diversity networks; shaping a culture where everyone is welcome , respected and heard . Be part of our commitment to sustainability , delivering world class technology and innovations that lead the aluminium industry! A workplace culture that strongly values your safety . Increased opportunity to gain a place in the Alcoa Graduate Program after you have completed your degree Access to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health & wellbeing discount offers to help you live your best life! What you’ll be doing As a Occupational Hygienist Vacation Student at Alcoa, you will be: Based on site at our Pinjarra Alumina Refinery. Assigned a project that both delivers real value to the business and provides you with hands‑on industry experience. Involved in conducting ongoing surveillance programs including workplace exposure monitoring. Exposed to hazardous materials risk assessment and management. Assisting in the identification and verification of exposure controls for chemical, physical and biological hazards. You will be given an appropriate level of responsibility to handle assigned project(s), utilizing your innovative thinking , eagerness to learn, and passion for growth to make meaningful contributions to the business. In our open‑minded workplace , your ideas will be highly valued within a supportive environment that encourages creative thinking. If you are currently studying tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene or a related discipline, we want to hear from you! About you We are interested in hearing from curious university students who are: Ideally, in their penultimate year of study, however we do accept applications across all year groups. Self‑motivated and passionate for their chosen discipline, eager to learn and expand their knowledge. Capable of working independently with the ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders to obtain a project outcome. Strong team players with effective time management, organisational and problem‑solving skills. Available to commence end of November for a full‑time 12‑week period ending February. Have the ability to travel to and from your work location each day. Become a valued part of the team that’s reinventing the aluminium industry for a sustainable future, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Application and Recruitment process Submit your online application via the link provided or the Alcoa Careers website, and include a cover letter, resume and academic transcript. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete: A short online video interview. Psychometric testing Reference checking Pre‑employment medical assessment J-18808-Ljbffr
