External Affairs Performance Specialist

6 days ago


Perth, Australia Alcoa Corporation Full time

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 become a valued part of the team that’s 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

Seeking to take the next step in your career and explore diverse opportunities within an organisation that’s transforming their External Affairs function? We have a unique opportunity for a highly organised and detail-oriented External Affairs Performance Specialist to join our expanding team located in Perth and support our national External Affairs Director and sub-function leaders in ensuring our external engagement efforts are efficient, accountable and strategically aligned.

In this newly created role built on purpose, you will use your initiative and passion for excellence towards coordinating the functions priorities whilst being a link across three layers of critical deliverables including global, regional and local programs. This includes supporting Alcoa’s six Australian operations whilst contributing to global initiatives where you will coordinate and monitor functional projects across Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Social Performance, Heritage and Indigenous Engagement.

Your key purpose and activities will be:
- Leading the coordination and tracking of business plan actions and establish and maintain a systematic and effective External Affairs PMO.- Assist the national Director and sub-function leaders with monitoring External Affairs projects and ensure the smooth operation of the leadership team by coordinating meeting agendas, budgets, materials and schedules.- Preparing high-impact presentations and reports that communicate progress, performance, and achievements to senior leaders and stakeholders.- Supporting the team with local, national and global reporting and certification requirements (e.g. ASI, ICMM, GISTM) with precision and foresight.- Enhancing internal communication and stakeholder engagement by producing informative content, fostering internal networks, and working closely with the national Director to advance strategic External Affairs priorities that strengthen Alcoa’s reputation.

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.- Employee assistance program for personal support services.- Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.

What you can bring to the role- Strong exposure and experience to executive support, external relations, government affairs, business or social performance whilst having worked within a similar industry in natural resources or government relations.- Expertise in KPI management and performance reporting across both corporate and operational environments, with a sound understanding of Alcoa's value chain.- Proven experience in financial oversight, including budget management and a developed level of understanding of finance and management accounting.- Advanced analytical thinking, with the ability to manage time effectively and solve complex problems under pressure.- Strengths in communication and report writing, with an ability to build positive relationships and convey information clearly across multiple organisational levels.- Tertiary qualifications in any field would be desirable with a strong preference for backgrounds in Business, Politics, or Communications.

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 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.



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