Graduate Careers - Bradken

OURBUSINESSWHO WE AREHIRINGBradken recruits enthusiastic, highly motivated and career focused graduates from a variety ofengineering and business support disciplines to work for us in Australia and throughout the world.Mining ProductsBradken designs and manufactures specialised consumableand capital products including Ground Engaging Tools (GET),buckets, rigging packages, full undercarriage components formining class excavators, wear products for fixed and mobileplant projects and a full range of mineral processing liners andcrushers.RailBradken designs and manufactures freight wagons, bogies,drawgear, componentry as well as cast and general spareparts for passenger, freight and locomotive rollingstock. Theseproducts are predominantly utilised for iron ore and coaltransportation throughout Australia.Engineered Products & IndustrialBradken is a designer and manufacturer of large, highlyengineered steel castings. The business is known for its strongtechnical abilities and manufacturing of complex cast parts in abroad variety of alloys for markets such as rail, transit, mining,industrial, military, energy and power generation industries.Graduate OpportunitiesAs a leading global manufacturer, Bradken views graduates as potential industry leaders of the future andthe key to our continued success. As a Bradken graduate you will have the opportunity to travel acrossthe country and the world, be involved in a range of innovative and challenging projects, gain valuableon the job experience, and have access to the latest technology in product development, design, toolingmanufacture, casting processes, robotics, machining and assembly.As a graduate working with Bradken you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of career optionsin areas such as product development, foundry processes, manufacturing and operations, and projectmanagement. Opportunities also exist for graduates in business support roles such as Human Resources,Marketing, Safety, IT and Finance .Bradken graduates are enabled to explore tremendous variety in their roles and have the opportunity toobtain experience across our key divisions, within different fields, at different facilities and in differentlocations all over the world.Graduate BenefitsWe offer our graduates a competitive salary, access to benefits including an employee share ownershipplan, employee assistance program and corporate health cover; as well as broad career opportunities,ongoing training, development opportunities and mentoring.Bradken has graduate opportunities in a range of fields including:Mechanical EngineeringMaterials Engineering/ MetallurgyMechatronics EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBusiness Support (Human Resources, Marketing, Safety, IT and Finance)If you are a graduate or undergraduate in your penultimate year of study and you are interested in pursuingan exciting and challenging career with an established, manufacturing industry leader, we want to hear fromyou!gradcareers@bradken.com

BRADKENGRADUATESAPPLICATIONPROCESSJames ArmstrongThe University of NewcastleMechanical Engineering“Bradken has provided me withan amazingly diverse range ofopportunities and experiencesbeyond the expectations of my youngcareer. Since starting with Bradkenas a scholarship student in 2006I have fulfilled the role of a DesignEngineer receiving broad experiencein different areas of engineering,travelled locally and internationallyand having the opportunity to beinvolved in many large projects forthe business. However, the biggesthighlight of my time with Bradkenso far has been my nomination andsubsequent winning of the YoungEmployee of the Year award in 2011.”Joel SmithThe University of NewcastleChemical Engineering“I studied chemical engineering atuniversity as part of a cadetshipwith Bradken. During this time andsince, Bradken has allowed me toget in-field experience, work withcutting edge technology, see world’sbest manufacturing practices inaction and work on exciting andinnovative projects. Bradken hasalso provided continued trainingopportunities enabling me to worktowards my future career goals.”Nikola KojicThe University of NewcastleCommerce/Accounting“Bradken has provided me withmuch practical exposure in thefield of accounting and financialmanagement. Using my ‘on thejob’ experience I was able tobetter understand the theory of myclasses and associate it with realworld experiences, including theacquisition and integration of newfacilities into the Bradken culture.With such a strong internationalprofile and a welcoming culturewhere growth, development andcontinuous improvement are alwaysencouraged, I can see a long andbright future with Bradken.”Reece AttwoodThe University of NewcastleMechanical Engineering“Any major company claims toadhere to a set of values, butBradken unquestionably practiceswhat it preaches. I have watchedthe Bradken culture continue todevelop in recent years throughcareful recruitment. Bradken’s corevalues, particularly integrity, loyaltyand motivation are predominant inall new staff. This type of culture sitswell with me and makes Bradken agreat place to be.I could not have asked for a betterstart to my career with the trainingand support Bradken has given.There is no shortage of truth in themotto ‘Proud to Belong’.”If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and challenging career that has the potential to takeyou around Australia and the world, we want to hear from you. To be eligible you must either havegraduated from your relevant degree or be in your penultimate year.We recruit graduates throughout the year. To register your interest for a position with Bradken pleasesend a cover letter and a current resume outlining your field, skills, qualifications, employment historyand achievements to gradcareers@bradken.com.Graduate Selection ProcessTo help us select the right graduates and to ensure that Bradken is the right fit for you, youmay be required to participate in a combination of selection processes including interviewing,psychometric testing, reference checking as well as pre-employment medical.1. InterviewsAn initial interview will be conducted with subsequent interviews conducted as required beforea decision is made. This is a good chance for you to find out more about Bradken and to provideus with the opportunity to make a fair and objective assessment of your skills and abilities. Firstinterviews are usually behavioural based.2. TestingIf you are short listed you will be asked to undertake a psychometric assessment.No preparation is necessary for this assessment.3. AppointmentShould you successfully progress through these selection process you will be made an offerof employment.

EuropeNorth AmericaChinaAfricaSouth AmericaFoundryWorkshopAustraliaMetal RecyclingCorporate Head Office2 Maud Street, Mayfield West, NSW 2304 AustraliaT +61 2 4941 2600F +61 2 4967 5003E careers@bradken.comContinental Head OfficesFor more information on Graduateopportunities with Bradken visitwww.bradken.com/careers/graduatesor email gradcareers@bradken.comAFRICAUnit G1 The Palisades39 Kelly RoadJetpark South AfricaT +27 11 025 5403F +27 86 515 1792E africa@bradken.comAMERICASSuite 647, 12200 NW Ambassador DriveKansas City MO 64163 USAT +1 816 270 0700F +1 816 270 0799E resumes@bradken.comASIANo.26, XuHai Road SouthEconomic Development ZoneXuzhou P.R. China 221131T + 86 516 8355 3958F + 86 516 8355 3959E careerschina@bradken.comPACIFIC2 Maud StreetMayfield WestNSW 2304 AustraliaT +61 2 4941 2600F +61 2 4967 5003E gradcareers@bradken.comEUROPE2 Vantage DriveSheffield S9 1RG United KingdomT +44 1142 841 000F +44 1142 841 001E careers@bradken.comProud to Belong© 2012 - Bradken ®Ref: 2 BKM SP HR Graduate Careers - February 2012