Ecologist - 12 month fixed term

Alcoa Australia; Shire Of Murray; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Benefits program

Leisure day off every 4 weeks

Salary packaging

Job summary

Alcoa Australia is seeking an Ecologist to lead biodiversity and hydrological monitoring across Huntly and Willowdale mining sites in WA. The role reports to Environmental Superintendent – Compliance and Systems and involves coordinating external contractors and managing data and risk for key biodiversity factors.

The 12-month fixed term role includes a Monday to Friday roster, with a focus on robust environmental management and smooth change adoption across sites, supported by a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Hydrology, or related disciplines, or relevant post-graduate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate ecological and hydrological monitoring programs.
• Engage, supervise and coordinate external contractors for surveys and monitoring.
• Review, analyse and verify data to identify learnings and improve performance.
• Support protocols for monitoring and managing biodiversity factors across sites.
• Support change management to implement new environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contractor management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ecology or related

Job description

## Ecologist - 12 month fixed termApply: Australia, WA, Banksiadale: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 8, 2026 (29 days left to apply): Req-39311**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 include:* 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.