Environmental Research Technician

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 help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. 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

For decades, Alcoa has been delivering high quality rehabilitation within the Jarrah Forest, with approximately 21,500 hectares of rehabilitation undertaken since commencement of mining operations in the 1960's. In support of continuous improvement in Mining and environmental performance, an exciting opportunity exists to join our Environmental Research team and contribute towards making a positive difference within our communities.

As the Environmental Research Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our environmental research initiatives and will be involved in various aspects of fieldwork and data collection. Based at Alcoa's Huntly Central location and reporting to our Environmental Research Scientists, you will be collaborating on field trials where your day-to-day activities will encompass a range of environmental themes of soils, water, plants, and animals which will include:
- Collecting plant and soil samples and accurately recording data.- Marking out and monitoring flora trials whilst identifying seedlings.- Setting up fauna monitoring including various trap types, involving handling animals for measurements, marking and fitting radio collars.- Conducting habitat assessments, that will involve preparing bait and setting up camera traps.- Overall data entry and management and managing contractors involved in research activities.

What's on offer- Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.- An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.- A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.- Enjoy a monthly Leisure Day to do more of the things you love.- 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.- Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.- Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.

What you can bring to the role- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Management, Biology, Zoology, Botany, or related discipline.- Basic knowledge of animal science, plant science, soil science, and/or restoration ecology.- An ability to undertake fieldwork on a regular basis.- Proven experience in environmental research or related field.- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.- Initiative and focus on improvements with a collaborative work approach.- A manual licence with 4WD exposure.

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

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.