Residue Project Scheduler (2-year Fixed Term)

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; Pinjarra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working options

My Alcoa Benefits program

Generous leave entitlements

Novated car lease & employee share/ret

Job summary

Alcoa of Australia Ltd is seeking an experienced Residue Project Scheduler to join our WA Operations team for a 2-year fixed term. You will develop, integrate and maintain schedules, resource plans and readiness frameworks that support works approvals, buttress remediation, residue wall lifts and civil infrastructure projects across multiple sites.

Working across operations, engineering, environmental, approvals, construction and project delivery teams, you will provide clear visibility of

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or related discipline.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls within mining, resources, civil construction, infrastructure or similar environment.
• Advanced capability in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software, with strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of regulated approvals, residue management, earthworks, tailings or civil infrastructure delivery will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for works approvals, wall lifts, buttress remediation and civil projects.
• Establish schedule logic, critical paths, milestones, baselines and resource forecasts, and provide clear performance reporting.
• Coordinate approval pathways, readiness schedules and deliverables to support DWER and LGIRS regulatory timeframes.
• Integrate engineering designs, construction sequences, material movements, contractor activities and operational priorities.
• Identify schedule and resource constraints early, test delivery scenarios and develop practical recovery or mitigation plans.
• Produce dashboards, progress reports, risk registers and resource forecasts for leadership and governance forums.

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel

Scheduling

Project planning

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

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 an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Residue Project Scheduler to join our WA Operations team for a 2-year fixed term. Reporting to the NPI Operations Manager, you will develop, integrate and maintain schedules, resource plans and readiness frameworks that support works approvals, buttress remediation, residue wall lifts and civil infrastructure projects across multiple sites. Working across operations, engineering, environmental, approvals, construction and project delivery teams, you will provide clear visibility of milestones, dependencies, critical paths and resource requirements. Your planning discipline will help projects progress safely and efficiently from concept and regulatory approval through to execution, while maintaining environmental compliance and corporate governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for works approvals, wall lifts, buttress remediation and civil projects.
• Establish schedule logic, critical paths, milestones, baselines and resource forecasts, and provide clear performance reporting.
• Coordinate approval pathways, readiness schedules and deliverables to support DWER and LGIRS regulatory timeframes.
• Integrate engineering designs, construction sequences, material movements, contractor activities and operational priorities.
• Identify schedule and resource constraints early, test delivery scenarios and develop practical recovery or mitigation plans.
• Produce dashboards, progress reports, risk registers and resource forecasts for leadership and governance forums.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• 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.
• Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated project planning, scheduling or project controls experience within mining, resources, civil construction, infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.
• Advanced capability in Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software, supported by strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated schedules, including logic, critical-path analysis, milestones, dependencies, resource loading and progress measurement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex schedule information clearly.
• Knowledge of regulated approvals, residue management, earthworks, tailings or civil infrastructure delivery will be 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

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! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa