EHS Manager – Major Mining Projects
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 individuals to make them better.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager - Major Mining Projects to provide strategic leadership across our Western Australia Major Mining Projects portfolio. This is a critical role focused on enabling safe, compliant, and sustainable project delivery across all phases from early studies through to execution and commissioning.
Reporting into senior project leadership, you will act as a central EHS governance and assurance lead, providing oversight, coaching and direction to ensure all projects are delivered in alignment with regulatory requirements, environmental approvals, and Alcoa’s global EHS standards. You will play a key role in embedding our Zero Incident philosophy, supporting teams to proactively identify and manage risks, and ensuring EHS is integrated into every stage of project delivery.
In this role, you will:
Provide visible EHS leadership aligned with Alcoa’s Global EHS Vision and Zero Incident philosophy, driving a proactive safety culture across the project portfolio.
Maintain oversight of EHS risks, obligations, and performance, ensuring full compliance with WHS legislation, mining regulations, environmental approvals, and Alcoa standards.
Deliver independent assurance that EHS requirements are clearly defined, effectively implemented, and consistently tracked to closure across all project phases.
Support projects from FEL through to commissioning by ensuring EHS readiness, including robust hazard identification, risk controls, and fit-for-purpose management systems.
Oversee environmental compliance and performance, including land disturbance, water management, rehabilitation, and regulatory engagement, ensuring commitments translate into effective on-site controls.
Act as a trusted advisor to project and construction leaders, driving contractor performance, continuous improvement, and clear portfolio-level EHS reporting aligned with operational expectations.
What’s on offer
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
Employee assistance program for personal support services.
One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
What you can bring to the role
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, supported by formal WHS and auditing certifications.
Extensive EHS leadership experience (15+ years) within mining, heavy industry, or major capital projects.
Demonstrated expertise in portfolio or program-level EHS governance and assurance.
Strong knowledge of WA mining, WHS legislation, and environmental approvals and compliance frameworks.
Proven capability in contractor management, project lifecycle delivery (FEL to commissioning), and engagement with regulatory bodies.
This role is offered on a part-time basis, working three days per week and located at Alcoa’s Mining hub in Pinjarra providing a unique opportunity to influence safe and sustainable project outcomes while partnering with experienced leaders across a high-impact portfolio.
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
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!
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