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.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
Are you ready to lead the next chapter of responsible mining in Australia? As Alcoa’s Medium-Term Planning Manager, you’ll take charge of developing and executing 5-year mine plans that ensure a continuous, sustainable supply of bauxite to our Western Australian refineries.
In this senior leadership role, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and technical specialists across multiple sites. You’ll integrate geological, environmental, heritage, and infrastructure considerations into forward-looking plans that balance operational efficiency with environmental stewardship.
Your impact will include:
Leading the creation of strategic, medium-term mine plans aligned with long-term business goals.
Driving technical excellence in pit design, scheduling, and resource modelling.
Mentoring and developing a high-performing team with a strong safety and inclusion culture.
Collaborating with senior leaders to align planning with approvals, logistics, and business priorities.
Engaging with regulators, community groups, and joint venture partners to ensure transparent, responsible planning.
You’ll be the force behind transforming strategic direction into executable mine plans, anticipating constraints, and securing secondary approvals to keep operations on track.
If you’re passionate about sustainable resource development and thrive in a leadership role that blends strategy, technical depth, and stakeholder engagement then this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What’s on offer
Competitive remuneration and benefits packages.
Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
Flexible hybrid working options available.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Build a long-term career within our local and global operations.
Professional development opportunities.
What you can bring to the role
Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geology, Environment, or related field; postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
Extensive mine planning experience, with a strong track record in senior leadership roles.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams in complex environments.
Strong grasp of Australian mining regulations and environmental approvals.
Experience working with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac) with strategic influence and safety leadership.
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
Based at the Mining Hub in Pinjarra, this role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic team while enjoying the flexibility of working from our Perth office. With some travel required to ensure engagement and collaboration, making this a great fit for someone who thrives in a connected, agile environment.
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About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
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.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
