Director Strategy and Business Development

at; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aluminium producer in Western Australia is seeking a Director of Strategy and Business Development. This role involves leading strategic projects, conducting due diligence, and developing business cases. Candidates should possess an MBA, extensive experience in the aluminium industry, and excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Competitive salary and executive benefits included.

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance

14% Super

Performance-based rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Access to executive training

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in the aluminium or minerals industry, with at least 3–5 years in strategic planning and analysis.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Experience in strategy or corporate development environments, ideally within the minerals industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead large strategy and business development projects across all phases.
• Conduct due diligence on projects and entities.
• Develop concept studies for greenfield projects, M&A, and joint ventures.

Skills

Business case development

Financial modelling

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree and MBA (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Director Strategy and Business Development

+ Vehicle Allowance + 14% Super + STIP & LTIP

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. This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience and help shape the future of Alcoa.

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead in driving growth and shaping the future of a global leader in the aluminium industry? As a Director of Strategy and Business Development you will drive strategy, portfolio, and business development initiatives that uncover new opportunities. You’ll identify, develop, and deliver strategic projects that make a lasting impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead large strategy and business development projects across all phases, screening, evaluation, validation, and delivery and work with teams from Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Corporate Affairs.
• Conduct due diligence on projects and entities, including country entry assessments.
• Develop concept studies for greenfield projects, M&A, joint ventures, and adjacent opportunities, including financial valuation and risk analysis.
• Build compelling business cases, make recommendations, and present to regional and corporate executives for endorsement.
• Develop relationships and support negotiations with external stakeholders and counterparties.
• Structure key terms and review entry documentation, term sheets, and definitive agreements.

What’s on offer

• Access to training designed for executives.
• Competitive short‑term and long‑term performance‑based rewards.
• Direct engagement with board‑level decisions and enterprise‑wide strategy shaping.
• Flexible arrangements that support work‑life integration at the executive level.
• Collaborate across diverse operational domains to shape enterprise‑wide outcomes.
• A competitive executive salary that reflects the strategic impact of your role.

What you can bring to the role

• A Bachelor’s degree and MBA (or equivalent experience).
• 8–10 years in the aluminium or minerals industry, with at least 3–5 years in strategic planning and analysis.
• Expertise in business case development, financial modelling and project concept/feasibility analysis.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills for executive‑level audiences.
• Experience in strategy or corporate development environments, ideally within the minerals industry.
• Exposure to Asia markets is highly regarded.

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.

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.