2027 Trainee Program (12 months)
Greenbushes Lithium Operation
Applications for Talison’s Trainee Program are now open!
As a part of its ongoing commitment to local communities Talison Lithium Pty Ltd (Talison) is once again offering a variety of Traineeships at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation (Greenbushes) designed to provide invaluable on the job experience whilst simultaneously giving successful candidates the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in their chosen field. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of the mining industry with the world’s leading lithium minerals producer.
You might be a school leaver, someone returning to work after some time away, or even someone looking to embark on a new career. Whoever you are, we’d love to hear from you.
In 2027 we’ll be welcoming trainees in the following fields:
- Warehouse & Supply: Assist with the receiving, distribution and storage of supplies for the business, and obtain a Certificate III in Business.
- Administration: Provide vital administrative support to our Business Services Department, gain experience in an office environment, and obtain a Certificate III in Business.
- People & Culture: Provide human resources administrative support and gain hands on experience within the Talent Acquisition team, and obtain a Certificate III in Business.
- Occupational Hygiene: Gaining hands-on experience in occupational hygiene, including exposure to hearing and respiratory fit testing, noise and dust monitoring, water sampling and obtain Occupational Hygiene – AIOH / MAQT / NVMS training
- Infrastructure and Water Circuit Services: Support the operation and maintenance of water flow across site, enjoy hands-on outdoor work, and obtain a Certificate III in Resource Processing.
- Laboratory: Prepare and test ore, feed and water samples, support our Laboratory Technicians and obtain a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills.
To be successfully considered for these roles, you will have:
- A willingness to contribute toward the success of your team while supporting a positive team culture;
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills;
- A strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices;
- Motivation to achieve personal goals and objectives, including study and course work;
- The ability to follow direction, while showing initiative and searching for improvement opportunities; and
- Either hold, or be working towards, a W.A. driver’s license.
Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:
- Flexible working environment;
- Income protection insurance;
- Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
- Competitive parental leave policy;
- Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
- Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.
About Talison Lithium:
Here at Talison Lithium, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work and life experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance that our employees enjoy. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Supporting a diverse workforce:
Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.
Our Process:
Applications (resumes with a cover letter) should be submitted through SEEK or the Talison website.
Please specify in your cover letter which Traineeship you are interested in and tell us which of Talison Lithium’s values best reflects you and why.
Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted by phone and may be invited to attend an interview at our Greenbushes site as part of the recruitment process.