Graduate and Vacation Programs: Australia

Throughout our Australian operations we have a world of opportunities where your innovation and drive can add value to our business.
 
Iluka Resources is an international mineral sands company with expertise in exploration, development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company also has an emerging position in rare earth elements (rare earths). Our purpose is to deliver sustainable value.
 
With over 3000 direct employees, our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers a safe, empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.
 
Our Graduate and Vacation opportunities will provide you with practical and hands on experience where you can apply current studies into practice.





 
“I really enjoyed the opportunity to put my theoretical knowledge into practical use. To see a problem fixed because of test work conducted was extremely rewarding and it feels like my time at University is starting to pay off.”

 Vasil Novachov - Metallurgy Vacation Student, Cataby


“The foundations I have gained in this time have been invaluable, and I will continue to value learning experiences as I build my career.
Thank you to everyone who helped me in some way – whether it was transferring valuable knowledge or simply showing me how to use the hot water tap or printer. It’s these small touches that make someone feel as welcome as I did.”

Christelle Smith - Human Resources Vacation Student, Perth

Vacation Programs

 To join the vacation program, we will be considering students in their penultimate year of tertiary study to participate in a 12 week summer vacation program. You will need to be available to start in November 2021.

You will have the opportunity to put into practice the theory you have learned and be exposed to a wide variety of duties, plus the opportunity to work on real projects in a collaborative environment that will further develop your existing knowledge base and skills.

Further opportunities are available to progress to a graduate role or another vacation position if you are still studying.
 
Positions Available:
 
  • Perth, WA
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Geology
 
  • Cataby, WA
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metallurgy
    • Mining Engineering
    • Geology
 
  • Capel, WA
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Metallurgy
 
  • South Australia
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mining Engineering
    • Metallurgy
    • Geology
    • Environmental
    • Rehabilitation
 
  • Geraldton, WA
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
 
  • Eneabba, WA
    • Rehabilitation
To apply please visit our vacation students application page.

Graduate Programs

Our graduate roles are permanent full-time positions, that involve a comprehensive two year graduate program designed to empower and enable you to make a real difference at Iluka and provide a positive impact to your career.

Our graduate positions will initially be based at our South Australian operations site, our Perth CBD head office, or at one of our Western Australian operational sites. Our graduate program is designed to provide the best experience and skills growth across all aspects of our operations to equip graduates to succeed in their chosen field.
 
The program starts in February 2022 and  is structured around rotations.  You will be given the opportunity to work across some of our locations throughout Australia.
 
Positions available:

  • Graduate Mining Engineers

  • Graduate Metallurgy/Chemical Engineer

  • Graduate Geologists

  • Graduate Mechanical Engineers

  • Health and Safety

  • Process Control Engineer

To apply please visit our careers page and search for your specific degree discipline.
 

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