Geotechnical Engineer/Rock Mechanic Graduates (Feb 2024)

Glencore Zinc Assets Australia has a number of opportunities opening to graduating or recently graduated university students to join our Geotechnical/Rock Mechanic Graduate Program. You will be an important part of a global company that wants you to succeed, not just for the benefit of the organization but also so you can achieve your own career goals.

About the Role

As a Graduate you will be exposed to a variety of geotechnical tasks within the operations, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure organisational goals are met. In addition, you will apply a mix of applied geology and engineering knowledge providing timely and safe solutions to meet the challenges of large-scale mining production. 

You will be exposed to a variety of work duties which includes core logging, updating design statuses, instrumentation, QA/QC, rehabilitation of development, and long-term and short-term mine plans. You will have the opportunity to work with experienced and qualified team members, who value an inclusive and cohesive working environment and who are truly passionate about what they do.

As a part of your development, you will undertake numerical modelling and project work.  With annual on-site training by the Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG), Institute of Mine Seismology (IMS) and Map3D, you are really learning from the best, in the best environment.

The successful applicant will have:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Geotechnical) or similar
• Have graduated from university within the last 2 years

Why choose Glencore?

With operations across the globe, there is a world of opportunities waiting for you at Glencore.  Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.  As part of Glencore's Graduate Program, you will:

• Receive structured, professional development with a real focus on-the-job experience;
• Have scheduled networking and social events with other graduates and members of the senior management teams;
• Be mentored by experienced professionals in your field and receive practical support from business leaders;
• Attend a structured Graduate Professional Development Program designed to accelerate your leadership potential; and ultimately
• Be assisted to achieving your chosen career trajectory, with many of our graduates going on to become leaders in our business.

Benefits
You will be entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our most valuable asset, our people. We offer competitive remuneration and other financial benefits including medical and insurance discounts, discounts with Virgin, Qantas and Lenovo as well as use of Glencore Rewards, our online discount platform with 100s of retailers.  While it is easy to focus on remuneration, other benefits include training and development, ambassadorship opportunities, health and lifestyle, recognition and reward programs as well as lifestyle rosters.

Locations

Mount Isa, North West Queensland (Residential). Mount Isa is a thriving city of 23,000 acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in northwest Queensland. With every sporting club you can think of, golf course, restaurant, gym and movie theatre, there is always plenty to do. Explore the region with some of the best fishing and camping locations right at your doorstep. Residential roles will also attract relocation assistance, three months’ transit accommodation, as well as housing assistance.

McArthur River, Northern Territory (FIFO from Darwin). Situated in the remote Gulf of Carpentaria 900 km southeast of Darwin, McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine with a long future ahead of it. Flying in and Out from Darwin, you spend your onsite time in a camp with a dining room, bar, gym, movie theatre, golf driving range, volleyball courts, cricket pitch, and swimming pool.