Ecologist - 12 month fixed term

Alcoa Australia; North Dandalup; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Parental leave (18 weeks)

My Alcoa Benefits program

Leisure day off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging (novated car)

Employee share plan

Superannuation options

Job summary

Alcoa Australia is seeking a dedicated Ecologist to lead biodiversity and hydrological monitoring within WA mining operations. The role focuses on coordinating external consultants, delivering monitoring programs, and driving improvements across Huntly and Willowdale sites.

The successful candidate will bring a degree in Ecology or related field, strong project management skills, and a commitment to safe work practices. Travel to sites as needed supports our environmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Hydrology, or related disciplines, or relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Proven experience in fauna, flora, or vegetation surveys and monitoring, ideally in mining.
• Strong project management, budgeting and contractor management skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate ecological and hydrological monitoring programs.
• Engage with, supervise, and coordinate external contractors for surveys and monitoring.
• Review, monitor, analyse, and verify data to identify learnings and improve performance.
• Support the review and implementation of protocols for biodiversity factors and mining impacts.
• Support change management to ensure new procedures are followed across sites.
• Review and manage monitoring data and reports for stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with Environmental Specialist on business risks and solutions.

Skills

Ecology

Project management

Contractor management

Communication

Budgeting

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor’s in Ecology

Job description

Shape Your World At Alcoa

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

Are you a dedicated Ecologist ready to make a significant contribution to biodiversity conservation within a leading global company? Alcoa is seeking a talented and proactive Ecologist to join our WA Mining Compliance and Systems team for a 12-month limited term contract. This is a unique opportunity to lead critical ecological and hydrological monitoring programs within our Huntly and Willowdale bauxite mining operations, situated in the ecologically rich Northern Jarrah Forest. This role will be based prominently at the WA Mining Hub, with ad hoc site travel as required. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent – Compliance and Systems, you will play an integral role in delivering Alcoa's environmental management objectives. This position demands strong project management and contractor engagement skills, as you will be responsible for leading, supervising, and coordinating external consultants for biodiversity assessment and monitoring. This role will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster with a paid Alcoa leisure day off every four weeks, allowing you to spend more time doing the things you love and promoting excellent work-life balance. You'll develop and implement comprehensive monitoring and management frameworks and action plans, providing essential advice to site-based teams and driving change management to ensure new environmental requirements are effectively communicated and adopted across our WA mining sites. Your work will directly enhance our ecological knowledge and support robust risk management strategies related to key biodiversity factors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate ecological and hydrological monitoring programs.
• Engage with, supervise, and coordinate external contractors for environmental surveys, monitoring, and pre-clearance works.
• Review, monitor, analyse, and verify data and information to identify learnings and improve performance.
• Support the review and implementation of protocols and procedures for monitoring and managing key biodiversity factors and understanding mining-related impacts.
• Support WA Mining in change management, effectively communicating and ensuring new procedures and requirements are followed and rolled out across sites.
• Review and manage monitoring data and reports, supporting the effective communication and reporting of results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Environmental Specialist – Biodiversity to provide guidance on business risks related to key biodiversity factors and recommend solutions.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
• My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• A bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Hydrology, or related disciplines, OR relevant post-graduate qualifications or field experience.
• Proven previous experience in fauna, flora, or vegetation surveys and/or monitoring related work, ideally within the mining sector.
• Essential skills in project management, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated experience in ensuring safe working practices.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong self-management skills and a well-organised approach.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and the ability to undertake 4x4 driving in bushland if required.

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. #AlcoaAUS #LI-SV1

About the Location

Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery.

Bauxite ore from Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale mines helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium.

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