Executive Assistant

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

Are you an experienced administration professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? We have a unique opportunity for an executive assistant to join the Alcoa family Working on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, you will also have a flexible leisure day every four-week period.

We are seeking a seasoned professional to provide high level executive administrative support to the Alcoa's Kwinana Refinery Manager and their leadership team. The prime responsibility of the position is to provide a high standard of personal assistance and confidential support. In addition, you will coordinate and formulate the necessary management and department reporting requirements in a manner that achieves internal and external customer standards and time frames.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Experience in an administration or an executive assistant role with the skillset and tools to optimise the effectiveness of Managers’ time by developing and utilising systems and managing scheduling requirements.- Exceptional organisational skills with experience in handling confidential information with maturity.- The confidence to be assertive when required to ensure our values, policies and procedures are being upheld and adhered to.- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities in a pro-active manner.- Advanced computer competency in the Microsoft Suite.- An eye for detail and seamless work management will compliment your drive to meet customer demands in a timely manner.- Ultimately, we are searching for a highly motivated individual who can be trusted to work effectively unsupervised, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism. Knowledge of Alcoa’s various business systems will be advantageous, although not a requirement.

If this sounds like your ideal role, we'd like to hear from you

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 while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Excellent remuneration package- Monthly Leisure Day (or if not wanting full time this role could potentially be worked in a job share arrangement).- 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, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

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 (Portland); two dedic