Vocational Placement - Procurement

Perth, AustraliaOn-site

Requirements

Throughout the placement, you will be paired with an experienced specialist who will provide you with the hands-on training, mentoring, and coaching to support you in becoming a creative problem solver, helping you towards completing the meaningful projects that you will be assigned.
Your involvement Working within procurement functions and/or commodity areas Supporting the delivery of a project that drives commercial value Leading and facilitating project activities under the guidance of an experienced procurement professional About you We are interested in hearing from curious university students: Where successful completion of a placement is mandatory for graduation (final year of study).
Capable of working independently with the ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders to obtain a project outcome.
qualifications in Procurement Discipline or a related discipline, we want to hear from you! How to apply Please submit your online application by attaching your current resume, cover letter and academic transcript.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Find out more about working for Alcoa in Australia at www.alcoa.com.au/opportunities-aus Additional Information Once the selection process is complete, we will request copies of the University’s Insurance Certificates of Currency from you and a contract will be drawn up between Alcoa and the University for signing by the student before the placement can commence.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.
Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
Throughout your unpaid placement in Semester 2, 2026, you’ll
experience professional growth, technical expansion, and join our vibrant community, where inspiration and daily challenges await.
With best-in-class bauxite mining and rehabilitation practices, the lowest-carbon alumina refining system on the planet, game-changing innovations in aluminium smelting, and the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of low-carbon products, Alcoa is working to turn raw potential into real progress, and we want you to join us!
What’s on offer Please note that Vocational Placements at Alcoa are unpaid .
Initial placements will only be offered for up to 150 hours however there is a possibility of extension in certain circumstances.
Ideal start and finish times each day are flexible.
A workplace culture that strongly values your safety.
Opportunities to invest in Alcoa’s future through employee share plans.