Regional Capital Portfolio Director

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Hybrid working

Growth opportunities

Salary packaging

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Alcoa of Australia Ltd. seeks a Regional Capital Portfolio Director for Australia, based in Perth. This leadership role shapes strategy, governance and delivery across Alcoa’s Australian capital portfolio and involves oversight of multiple operating sites.

The position emphasizes executive collaboration with operations, finance and engineering, driving value, safety and reliable project delivery in a complex industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in capital projects across multi-site portfolios.
• Proven track record leading large, complex teams with external partners.
• Strong expertise in capital project execution, governance, front‑end loading and portfolio management.
• Ability to influence enterprise strategy while aligning with delivery realities.
• History of improving safety, cost, schedule and value in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Australian capital strategy across multiple sites and oversee priorities and value.
• Provide executive oversight of baseload capital portfolio including sustaining, regulatory, safety and reliability projects.
• Strengthen governance, project controls, cost management, scheduling and reporting.
• Partner with operational, finance, procurement, engineering and capital leaders to align priorities.
• Develop regional capability, support talent growth and build relationships with partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Capital projects

Portfolio management

Governance & controls

Strategy influence

Safety improvement

Engineering degree or PM credentials

External partners collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualifications

Job description

Overview

Shape your world at Alcoa and contribute to turning raw potential into real progress. As a regional leader you will influence investment priorities, build capability and deliver safe, reliable, value‑focused outcomes for Australia’s leading resources business.

About the Role

Regional Capital Portfolio Director – Australia, based in Perth. This pivotal leadership position shapes the strategy, governance and delivery performance of Alcoa’s Australian Capital Portfolio across multiple operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Australian capital strategy, balancing investment priorities, risk and value across multiple operating sites.
• Provide executive oversight of the baseload capital portfolio, including sustaining, regulatory, safety, reliability and value‑creating projects.
• Strengthen capital governance, decision gates, project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk management and reporting.
• Partner with operational, finance, procurement, engineering and global capital project leaders to align priorities and improve delivery outcomes.
• Develop regional capability, support talent growth and build strong relationships with engineering and construction partners.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
• Community that celebrates diversity through employee inclusion groups.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in capital projects, engineering or asset‑intensive industries, accountable for multi‑site regional portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex teams and working with external engineering and construction partners.
• Strong expertise in capital project execution, project governance, front‑end loading, project controls and portfolio management.
• Proven ability to influence strategy at enterprise and executive level while staying connected to operational delivery realities.
• Strong track record of improving safety, cost, schedule and value outcomes in complex industrial environments.
• An engineering degree, significant project management experience or qualifications, and heavy industrial experience.

Recruiting Information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date; all applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted if shortlisted, and the process may take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Location

Alcoa’s Australian portfolio includes two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup), one aluminium smelter in Portland, VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon.

Commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

We provide trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. Our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in.