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.
About the Role
If you’re looking for a career with a global organisation and a lifestyle that’s all about fresh air, ocean views, and wide-open space, Portland and the Portland Aluminium Smelter offer the perfect blend.
Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with genuine passion and curiosity for people looking to accelerate your career?
This 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity offers the chance to step inside a global Resources organisation where you’ll learn, grow, and build your own legacy in Talent Acquisition.
You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to industry‑leading systems, benefit from structured training and coaching, and work within a supportive team committed to helping you succeed.
As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll be leading and facilitating a broad range of recruitment activities, covering early talent, blue collar and professional salaried roles. You’ll partner closely with our leaders across the Smelter and play a key role in attracting talent to one of the region’s most significant industrial operations.
This is a dynamic and varied role where you will:
Partner with stakeholders to understand hiring needs and workforce requirements
Build talent pipelines for critical and future‑focused roles
Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from vacancy briefing to onboarding
Maintain clear, consistent communication with candidates and managers
Champion best‑practice recruitment and support continuous improvement
Facilitate assessments and selection processes to identify top talent
Support diversity and inclusion objectives
This role is based at our Portland Aluminium Smelter, located in Victoria’s scenic southwest coastal region.
Portland offers a friendly community, coastal living, beautiful national parks, and a relaxed pace, without compromising access to a global career.
If you are currently based in Melbourne, Adelaide, or other towns, this is a rare opportunity to relocate to Portland & enjoy the coastal lifestyle and gain experience inside a global company.
What’s on offer
Relocation support (if applicable and required).
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Leisure Day Off every 4 weeks
A unique opportunity to step onto a role where you will receive training and coaching in global recruitment systems, processes, whilst learning more about this dynamic industry.
Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
Diploma in HR, Business or a related discipline (highly desirable)
Experience managing end to end recruitment
Strong communication and influencing skills
A passion for people and delivering exceptional candidate experiences
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
A collaborative mindset and willingness to support team objectives
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
Our Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.
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.
