Vacation & Graduate Program (Rolling Intake)

About Fortescue

Fortescue, a renowned West Australian company, stands out for its culture, values, and innovative approach to infrastructure and mining assets. As a leading low-cost iron ore producer, they've shipped over 180 million tonnes annually and delivered 1.7 billion tonnes since 2008. Through their subsidiary FFI, they're expanding into green energy, aiming to evolve into a global integrated green energy and resources company.

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Your role

Their program offers students the opportunity to learn in a practical and hands-on environment during their time with them. You will be paired with a specialist in your chosen field to provide professional supervision and mentoring. They are currently recruiting graduates, undergraduates and vacation students to join the Fortescue and Fortescue Future Industries families.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team relevant to your current studies 

Training & development

The vacation program start date is November 2024 and runs for 12 weeks. During the program, you will be provided professional supervision and mentoring in a practical and hands-on environment.

As for the graduate program, it's a two-year providing participants with exposure to a site operational role, technical placements, as well as experience in a business functional role aimed at encouraging ‘whole of business’ thinking. Graduates receive ongoing training and development, mentoring by the leaders, and access to a strong network so they can share experiences, learn from each other, and develop connections that will last their entire careers.

Benefits

Joining the Fortescue family offers rewarding personal and professional growth, with benefits including:

• Professional development programs, ongoing training and coaching opportunities
• Above industry superannuation contributions of 11 per cent 
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver
• Two weeks paid parental leave for secondary caregiver
• Flexible work arrangements
• Staff incentive plan
• 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of service, with access to six and a half weeks leave after five years of service
• Salary sacrifice share scheme
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Free creche services are offered at Fortescue Centre (Perth office)

Work-life balance

Fortescue prioritizes work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements and emphasizing the physical and mental well-being of employees and contractors. Their Mental Health and Wellbeing Blueprint, developed in 2016, outlines the framework for supporting the health of their workforce, with measures including a Mental Health Risk Assessment and dedicated pastoral care services through the Chaplaincy team. Employees, contractors, and their families also have access to 24/7 professional counselling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to ensure comprehensive support.

Company culture

Fortescue's values-based approach emphasizes leveraging its unique culture to reach ambitious targets, with safety and family at the core. Their 'never give up' attitude fosters innovation and accountability while promoting inclusivity and diversity across their global workforce and communities. They prioritize creating a safe environment where individuals are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, driving a culture of respect and inclusiveness.

About you

If you have a positive attitude and the confidence and willingness to 'have a go', apply.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary Engineering Studies 
• Hydrogeologist & Geologist
• Hydrogen 
• Mining Engineers
• Battery Engineers
• Health & Safety
• High-level evaluation and analysis skills
• Problem-solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working successfully in environment with tight timeframes

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• fortescue.com/about-fortescue
• careers.fortescue.com/content/Why-work-at-Fortescue/?locale=en_GB
• careers.fortescue.com/go/Graduate%2C-Vacation-and-Apprenticeship-Programs/7868510/