Employment Programs
Work Experience
Provides opportunities for students in Years 11 or 12 at high school, or students from TAFE and pre-apprentice courses to experience on-the-job conditions for a week or two at a time.
Apprenticeships
The Worsley apprenticeship program has a regular enrolment of about 40. Apprenticeship intakes occur in January every year. Positions are usually advertised in local newspapers in August. The number and type of apprenticeships vary from year to year. The types of trades offered include mechanical, electrical, fabrication and mechanical heavy duty.
Traineeships
Worsley offers traineeships in chemical plant process operations. This is a 12-month program involving all aspects of operating a chemical/refining process with an emphasis on workplace safety.
The traineeships provide extensive off-the-job theoretical training coupled with practical on-the-job experience. Traineeships are advertised in local newspapers each year.
Graduates
University and College graduates are encouraged to start their careers with Worsley. Opportunities exist for graduates to enter a two-year training program involving various aspects of their study. As a Worsley Graduate, you will be part of the BHP Billiton Graduate Development Program. All applications must be received via http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com
The graduate recruitment process includes an online application, assessment/selection (including testing and interview/s), employment offer and commencing graduate position.
For further information regarding our graduate program and recruitment selection process please visit www.bhpbilliton.com/graduates to apply for any of our current graduate vacancies or register your interest in a role with us.
Vacation Students
This program generally attracts second and third year university undergraduates and gives students a chance to put 'theory into practice'.
The vacation student intake occurs in December and usually takes place over a three-month period. During this time, students focus on projects relating to their specific areas of study.
Graduate level interest includes mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil and applications engineering, commerce and human resource management.
Our vacation employment recruitment process includes an online application, assessment/selection (including testing and interview/s) and for successful candidates a vacation employment offer. All applications must be received via http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com.
Applications generally open mid year and to keep informed of when vacancies become available register for a “job alert” via http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com .
School programs
Students are introduced to real life working environments through special site projects developed in partnership with local high schools
Vacancies
Opportunities arise throughout the year for all types of positions at Worsley Alumina. Positions available can often be found in the recruitment pages of State and national newspapers.
The recruitment process involves selecting a new member who can contribute to a team approach and who understands the challenges of a rapidly changing work environment.
Situated in the State's picturesque South West, a career at Worsley offers the benefits of rural, coastal or city living, with easy access to the cities of Perth and Bunbury.
A list of current vacancies can be found here.
