Environmental Specialist, EMS, Systems & Governance

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. We are working together and 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

We are currently seeking an Environmental Specialist - EMS, Systems & Governance, to join the Regional Environment Team. This role is essential in supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) across Alcoa’s Australian operations.

In this position, you will ensure our systems remain aligned with regulatory requirements, ISO 14001 standards, and our broader sustainability commitments. Working collaboratively with regional and site-based teams, you will contribute to effective environmental governance, risk management, and compliance assurance to support Alcoa’s social licence to operate.

Key activities include:

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated Environmental Management Systems (EMS) across Australian operations.

• Deliver regional programs and technical guidance to operating sites to strengthen compliance and alignment with corporate environmental standards.

• Maintain oversight of site-level EMS performance, including the governance of the Environmental Legal Obligations Register and consolidated reporting.

• Administer and optimise environmental systems and tools, including Equis, GIS, Land Data Dashboards, and Ground Disturbance Permit systems.

• Coordinate environmental risk assessments, internal/external audits, and performance monitoring to support mitigation and compliance.

• Lead training, change management, and reporting initiatives related to EMS enhancements, regulatory shifts, and new environmental technologies.

Operating across multiple sites and technical systems, this role requires a high degree of collaboration and governance discipline. You will need to balance providing direct operational support to sites with the objective requirements of compliance assurance. Success involves navigating complex data systems and staying ahead of evolving environmental practices to drive continuous improvement and digital maturity across the Australian region.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.

• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.

What you can bring to the role

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in environmental management, governance, and reporting within an industrial or complex regulatory environment.

• Strong understanding of Western Australian and Federal environmental legislation and reporting obligations.

• Previous experience in environmental data validation (QA/QC) and proficiency with reporting tools such as EDMS, GIS, and dashboards.

• Excellent report writing and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative regional team.

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 building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

About the Location

Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

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.