Technical Mine Planning Manager

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.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and make them better.

About the Role

Looking to apply your skills in mine planning, regulatory navigation, and team leadership in a high-impact role? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Mine Planning Manager to lead the strategic development and execution of mine pit drainage control and groundwater management plans that underpin sustainable, compliant, and forward-thinking mining operations.

As a key leader within the Medium Term Mine Planning team, you will be:

• Driving the development of mine pit drainage control strategies and groundwater designs that support medium-term mine planning and regulatory compliance.

• Managing the timeline and progress of drainage control plans, ensuring timely submission and approval by relevant authorities.

• Designing and implementing a strategic roadmap for field studies, while personally conducting investigations to improve drainage control practices and outcomes. This will require collaboration with internal stakeholders, external consultants and authorities.

• Developing 12–36 month pit layers and preliminary designs, optimising the sequencing of pit approvals to maintain a steady inventory of approved mining areas.

• Coordinating with pit design and optimisation teams, aligning drainage control activities with mining schedules, and fostering strong communication within the technical mine planning group.

What's on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Employee assistance program for personal support services.

• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or Geology is essential; postgraduate qualifications such as a Master's degree are highly regarded.

• Demonstrated experience in mine planning, geology and surveying; both as an individual contributor and leading multi-disciplinary teams to similar outcomes.

• A strong understanding of the regulatory approval processes relevant to mining in Western Australia.

• Exceptional organisational skills with a proven ability to manage complex schedules and multiple concurrent projects.

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly articulate regulatory requirements and operational constraints.

• Familiarity with mine planning principles, especially concerning drainage control or landscape clearing, is highly regarded.

• Willingness to travel weekly to Alcoa's Mining Hub located in Pinjarra as needed to support team engagement.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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.