Environmental Approvals Strategist

6 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Alcoa Full time
Shape Your World at Alcoa

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Approvals Specialist to join our team as an Environmental Approvals Strategist.

As an Environmental Approvals Strategist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of responsible mining at Alcoa. You will support in ensuring the development and execution of regulatory approvals for operational projects is built around evidence-based decision making, environmental sustainability principles and risk mitigation.

Your primary purpose and core activities will include:

  • Planning and executing Licence amendments, Works Approvals and NVCPs under Part V of the EP Act, water licences under the RIWI Act, permits and authorisations under the BC Act, CALM Act, and local planning laws.
  • Identifying and managing critical risks associated with approvals and licensing processes ensuring risk mitigation actions and timing are assigned, tracked, and executed.
  • Developing scope of works for environmental studies, monitoring consultants' delivery and reviewing technical documents.
  • Supporting in engagement with State government agencies on issues pertaining to regulatory approvals.
  • Working collaboratively with the Part IV Approvals Team to ensure primary and secondary approvals are aligned.

About the Role

This is a challenging role where you can use your expertise in navigating complex environmental approval processes. We offer a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a highly skilled professional to join our team.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related fields of study with substantial experience in major environmental approval processes in industry or Government.
  • A creative problem solver who can cut through ambiguity and uncertainty and develop practical solutions by embracing ideas and input from team members and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to make sound, logical and balanced judgements.
  • Proficiency in analysing information from a variety of sources to solve complex environmental challenges.

What's on Offer

As an Environmental Approvals Strategist at Alcoa, you will enjoy:

  • Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.
  • An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team ( estimated salary $120,000 - $150,000 per annum).
  • A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.
  • Enjoy a monthly leisure day to do more of the things you love.
  • 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.
  • Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.
    Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.


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