Approvals Manager

3 weeks ago


Booragoon, Australia Alcoa Corporation Full time

Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company. Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we’ll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership for the regulatory approvals processes that support the ongoing success of Alcoa’s Australian Mining, Refining and Smelting operations.

As our Approvals Manager - Strategy & Improvements, you will play a critical part in bringing together stakeholders from all facets of the organisation to ensure long term approval requirements are understood and well planned for to align with global strategic objectives. Reporting to our Director - Regulatory Approvals for the Australian Region, you will develop and implement an approvals strategy and improvements program for all the future regulatory approvals with a key focus on:
- Developing and implementing regulatory approvals governance arrangements and a supporting project plan for all aspects of Part IV and EPBC Act requirements.- Working with Approvals Manager - Part IV/EPBC to develop an approvals implementation plan for all current and future approval projects.- Working with Approvals Manager - State Agreements to develop an approvals implementation plan for the outcomes of the annual Mine Management Plan.- Contributing approvals strategy inputs to the Long-Term Mine Plan and Long-Term Residue Plans for each location.- Working with the regional environmental team to identify regulatory approval headwinds and risks and provided strategic advice for Alcoa’s operations.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.- Substantial experience in the Environmental field with a proven track record of effectively managing approvals processes within the Mining & Resources industry.- An ability to develop practical solutions through ambiguity and embracing ideas and input from your team and stakeholders.- Highly experienced in environmental impact assessment and management plan development.- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse audience.- Expertise in in analysing information from a variety of sources to solve complex environmental challenges.- Strong interpersonal skills, listening skills and the ability to make sound, practical, logical, and balanced judgements.

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - 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.

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.

What’s on offer?- Attractive remuneration & employee benefits- Management vehicle allowance- Variable performance related bonus- Superannuation above guarantee- Career development opportunities

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (


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