Description
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 realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
Alcoa has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Approvals Specialist to join the team. This is a permanent full time opportunity based at the Alcoa Head Office and will be offered on a family friendly, Monday to Friday roster with a paid leisure day off every 4 weeks, so you can spend more time doing the things you love.
As an Senior Approvals Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of responsible mining at Alcoa and your expertise will be critical in assessing potential environmental impacts, developing mitigation strategies and securing approvals. In this role, you will work collaboratively with project teams, government agencies and stakeholders to facilitate the approvals process and promote environmentally and socially responsible practices.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting thorough assessments of project proposals to identify potential environmental risks and regulatory requirements.
Overseeing the preparation and submission of applications for environmental approvals, in accordance with Part IV of the EP Act and the EPBC Act.
Engaging with regulatory authorities, EPA, DWER and DCCEEW to facilitate the approvals process and address any queries or concerns.
Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop effective environmental assessment and mitigation measures.
Providing guidance and support to project teams on compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
Staying abreast of changes to environmental legislation and regulatory requirements, in particular the Nature Positive Reforms, and advise the Approvals Manager – Part IV/EPBC on potential implications for projects, and managing the Response to Submissions phase of the Part IV environmental approval processes.
What's on offer
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Monthly Leisure Day
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
What you can bring to the role
Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related fields of study.
Substantial experience in supporting environmental approvals processes in industry, Government or within an environmental consultancy context with a specific focus on the EPBC Act.
Strong understanding of Commonwealth and Western Australian environmental legislation, regulations, and approval processes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to make sound, logical and balanced judgements.
Additional information
Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
About the Location
Alcoa Australia is currently located in Booragoon, WA, but will be relocating to the western end of St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD in Q3 2025. The Booragoon office is situated on Whadjuk Noongar land, 16 kilometres away from Perth's CBD. The office is situated next to Garden City and hosts employees from across several business units, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, Human Resources and the Global Refinery of the Future team.
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.
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