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.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
About the Role
As a key connection between Alcoa and its stakeholders, in this position you will combine your ability to interpret and communicate detailed information while leading engagement strategies that support major projects and long-term planning.
Working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, you will play an integral role in creating tools and communication plans that enable open, transparent, two-way engagement. Your attention to detail and analytical ability will be essential in interpreting complex technical information and translating it into clear, accessible messages for diverse audiences.
Key focus areas and contributions will be:
Developing and implementing strategies that support government approvals and project delivery ensuring alignment with existing engagement processes and strategic objectives.
Coordinating the collection and integration of stakeholder and community feedback to inform approvals processes and project development.
Providing strategic input on long- and medium-term planning, environmental studies, and technical assessments to ensure external perspectives are considered
Creating and deploying communication tools such as factsheets, presentations, and web content and developing media strategies related to project approvals.
Participating in environmental approvals and project teams and t as a leader within the Corporate Affairs team.
What’s on offer
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Flexible hybrid working options available.
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Paid community volunteering hours.
One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
What you can bring to the role
Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Experience leading stakeholder engagement and communications in complex external environments - ideally within infrastructure or resources sectors and on major projects.
A track record in the environmental approvals landscape would be considered highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to provide strategic advice and deliver sophisticated engagement solutions.
Highly developed analytical and detail-oriented communications skills with the ability to interpret and convey complex messaging in an engaging way to a wide variety of stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes while fostering trust and collaboration.
Highly motivated and self-directed, with a solid understanding of economic, industry, and environmental policy contexts relevant to Alcoa’s operations.
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.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.
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.
