Job 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.

This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. We are working together and 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

The Superintendent, Environment Compliance and Governance, leads the strategic direction, integration, and continuous improvement of Alcoa Australia’s environmental compliance and governance frameworks. This role ensures that environmental management systems across the region are robust, aligned with regulatory obligations, ISO 14001 standards, corporate sustainability goals, and industry best practices.

You will provide the oversight and assurance necessary to foster a strong culture of compliance and risk awareness across our multi-site operations, supporting our ongoing social licence to operate.

As a key leader within the Regional Environment Team, your focus will be on the integration and governance of our environmental frameworks.

Key activities include:

• Developing and integrating regionally consistent Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

• Leading audit readiness and oversight of environmental risk assessment processes to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinating the Regional EMS Improvement Working Group and representing the Australian region in global EMS forums and steering committees.

• Governing environmental data and reporting systems (including Equis, GIS, and permit systems) to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

• Reviewing and analysing regional EMS performance data to identify trends, risks, and strategic improvement opportunities.

• Mentoring and leading the environmental systems team, driving capability development and a culture of environmental excellence.

Operating across diverse sites and regulatory environments, you will need to apply strong systems thinking to balance strategic improvements with operational practicality. This role requires navigating evolving legislation and complex data systems while managing cross-functional priorities at both a regional and global level.

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.

• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.

• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent extensive experience).

• Proven experience in environmental management and governance within complex operational environments, including multi-site ISO 14001 leadership.

• Deep understanding of Western Australian and Australian environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.

• Previous experience leading environmental audits, assurance programs, and risk management activities.

• Demonstrated success in influencing corporate environmental strategies and leading cross-functional teams toward continuous improvement.

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 building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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.