Strategic Leader, Biodiversity Offset Programs

Alcoa Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working options

Paid employee volunteering hours

Employee assistance program

My Alcoa Benefits program

Job summary

Alcoa Australia is seeking a strategic Lead Biodiversity Offset Programs to drive regional biodiversity offset initiatives. You will provide leadership across design, delivery and governance to meet regulatory obligations and sustainable conservation outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, aligning business priorities with environmental commitments, and you will guide data-driven monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement across programs.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Biodiversity or similar, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering biodiversity offset or conservation programs, ideally within a mining or resources environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks at both State and Commonwealth levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic programs, manage risk, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience using data and systems (e.g. GIS) to support program delivery; familiarity with ASI, ICMM, EQuIS or Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of regional biodiversity offset strategies and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments, business objectives and performance targets.
• Oversee governance and compliance by monitoring performance, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to legislation, standards and ISO requirements.
• Manage end-to-end program execution, including on-ground delivery, external partners, and data-driven monitoring and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by integrating emerging science, research and best practices into biodiversity programs.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on biodiversity risks, opportunities and strategic direction.
• Bring proven experience in biodiversity or environmental program leadership, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach.

Skills

Biodiversity leadership

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

Regulatory knowledge

Data-driven monitoring

Education

Environmental Science degree

Tools

Power BI

EQuIS

Job description

Alcoa Australia is seeking a strategic Lead Biodiversity Offset Programs to drive regional biodiversity offset initiatives. You will provide leadership across design, delivery and governance to meet regulatory obligations and sustainable conservation outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, aligning business priorities with environmental commitments, and you will guide data-driven monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement across programs.