Project Officer

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.

About the Role

Our Operational Excellence team are on the search for a highly organised Project Officer to provide confidential support to their Department that are located at Kwinana playing a key role in the achievement of major and continuous improvement milestones. The Operational Excellence - Centre of Excellence (OE COE) is responsible for all technical support for Alcoa’s operations and also has a development program to meet many of Alcoa’s long term technology needs.

In this role, you will be accountable for day-to-day management of the systems and execution of the processes the OE COE team uses to manage their projects and workflows. The role will also support with the following key activities:
- Assisting the Senior Project Officer with managing key financial and business processes including Financial Expense and Capital Project execution and providing guidance to project leaders on alignment with the OE COE overall plan.- Supporting in the completion with some Supervision from the Senior Project Officer in providing vetted and timely project information output and reporting.- Driving new and continuous improvements in various aspects of systems and processes and project management practices.- Ongoing monitoring, stakeholder engagement, training and support to ensure all members of the OE COE are compliant with workflow and processes that are required by the OE COE and broader Alcoa management systems.- Assisting the Senior Project Officer to ensure IP requirements are met through the Identity Management System (IDM) and policies and procedures for the department.- Managing other processes required for OE COE operations e.g. End of Lease (EOL), TOPS Timesheets & Controlled document System (CDS).

What’s on offer- An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.- A yearly performance bonus to reward your contributions.- Career development opportunities with further training and education assistance.- Enjoy 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 three weeks for secondary carers.- Access to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health & wellbeing discount offers to help you live your best life

What you can bring to the role- A diploma / certificate in project management or similar, coupled with strong in field experience, or desire to develop into this role- Experience with project management procedures and systems including previous experience in the field as a project controller, capital controller, cost controller, project service administrator.- Familiarity with project management philosophies and guidelines.- Strong background in Office 365 and associated programs.- A proactive and open-minded approach, an analytical mindset with stakeholder engagement and change management skills.- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes.- Skills in written and verbal communication, interacting and building relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.- An ability to quickly identify issues and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced setting environment.- Capable in working independently with mínimal supervision and take initiative when necessary.- Seeking flexibility and open to working three days per week from Tuesday to Thursday.

Additional information-
- You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

Alcoa's Kwinana Refinery was the first of Alcoa’s three West Australian alumina refineries. Located within the Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth, the refinery implements a wide range of world-leading technology innovations that continuously improve production and environmental performance. By joining our team, you can shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

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.