Strategic Mine Closure & Decommissioning Leader

Alcoa; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa Australia seeks a senior leader in mine closure and rehabilitation to shape strategy across mining, refining, smelting and ports in Australia. You will drive planning, delivery and governance for decommissioning and rehabilitation, aligning with regulatory obligations and business goals.

The role combines strategic planning, engineering, environmental stewardship and project delivery, providing regional leadership to ensure safe, compliant execution while optimising costs and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mine closure, infrastructure decommissioning, demolition planning and rehabilitation.
• Experience delivering projects in mining operations and environmental approvals.
• Strong project management and planning capabilities, including schedule, cost and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated closure and decommissioning strategies aligned with operations and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of decontamination, decommissioning and demolition projects.
• Prepare and oversee decommissioning plans for priority assets with safe, compliant execution.
• Manage closure-related financial provisions and liability forecasts to optimise costs.
• Drive risk management and readiness through mitigation strategies for project delivery.
• Provide governance and strategic recommendations through business cases and risk assessments.

Skills

Mine closure

Decommissioning

Demolition planning

Rehabilitation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering / Environmental Science / Mining / Project Management

Job description

Alcoa Australia seeks a senior leader in mine closure and rehabilitation to shape strategy across mining, refining, smelting and ports in Australia. You will drive planning, delivery and governance for decommissioning and rehabilitation, aligning with regulatory obligations and business goals.

The role combines strategic planning, engineering, environmental stewardship and project delivery, providing regional leadership to ensure safe, compliant execution while optimising costs and outcomes.