Water Planning Specialist

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

We're seeking a forward-thinking Water Planning Specialist to join our expanding team and help drive strategic water initiatives across our Australian operations. In this newly created role and reporting to our Director - Water Planning, you will play a key part in ensuring water supply security, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability through innovative, risk-based planning.

Your key activities and purpose will be:

• Leading the collection and enhancement of operational water data, including the development of integrated water balances and forecasting tools across Alcoa sites.

• Coordinating governance activities and providing logistical support for regional water risk management frameworks.

• Contributing to setting strategic direction for water supply, treatment, and disposal, with a strong focus on Western Australian operations.

• Supporting the implementation of water infrastructure strategies that align with risk mitigation and long-term stewardship goals.

• Collaborating across teams to embed water initiatives into broader business strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Acting as a technical advisor in water management, driving continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement and best practice sharing.

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.

• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change or Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or related field. 

• Extensive experience in water management and planning, preferably in the resources sector.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in development of operational water plans and catchment management initiatives.

• An ability to gather and interpret complex information from multiple sources to address technical and strategic challenges.

• Proven experience supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across diverse operational contexts.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with the inputs and outputs of water modelling tools (e.g. GoldSim, OpSim); basic GIS knowledge is an advantage.

• Skilled in translating data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and long-term planning.

• Effective communication with a track record of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.

• Deep understanding of water governance frameworks, cultural water values, and have a strong commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• 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. Your world. Shape them for the better.