Full Job Description

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, with a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back nearly 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since inventing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting new role within the Alcoa Mining Health & Safety group. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, this leadership role will be accountable for the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the Alcoa Health and Safety Management system at our Huntly Bauxite Mine.

The position is critical in ensuring that Alcoa’s value of a safer workplace, free of injury, can be achieved with a systematic planned approach to incident prevention, loss and damage control, and employee and contractor welfare. You will also be responsible for the directing and coordination of a team of Health & Safety Consultants and Emergency Response Officer’s (ERO’s).

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

Relevant safety qualifications, ideally bachelor’s degree or post-graduate but we will also consider an advanced diploma. Training qualifications are desirable.

Considerable experience in a H&S professional role in a mining or industrial environment.

Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs, underpinned by diversity and equality, continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

Excellent remuneration package

Monthly Leisure Day

Benefits allowance

Performance related bonus (variable)

Industry leading superannuation

Industry leading parental leave scheme

Paid annual volunteer hours

Employee Assistance Program

Novated car lease scheme

Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network and EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Equality)

Applications close
Monday 19th April 2021

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

Additional information

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.