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About the job
An incredible opportunity to provide your strategic communications expertise in this key leadership role within our Corporate Affairs team, contributing to a range of initiatives whilst creating a compelling narrative supporting our position as an industry leader.
In this role, you will be leading a small team from our HQ in Booragoon and driving the development and implementation of Alcoa’s external and internal communications strategy. Additionally, you will play a key member of the global communications team, building collective knowledge and providing input towards global initiatives.
Reporting to our Director of Corporate Affairs, as the Communications Manager you’ll bring most value by:
Delivering best practice media and communications strategies to promote and enhance our reputation and social licence to operate.
Working with colleagues to strengthen internal communications and engagement.
Leading in the development and implementation of proactive communication plans to support key business programs.
Developing and implementing proactive issues management strategies.
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field.
Extensive corporate communications experience with a strong focus on media relations and engagement.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
Strong planning and project management experience.
An ability to influence positive outcomes with effective communication capable in conveying complex matters across a range of stakeholders.
An inclusive leadership style that values individual talents and empowers others to thrive.
In-depth knowledge of the economic, industry and environmental policy context in which Alcoa operates.
Flexibility to occasionally travel and work outside normal office hours to collaborate with global stakeholders.
Why Alcoa?
Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.
At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.
We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.
As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility whilst empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.
Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.
What’s on offer?
Attractive remuneration & employee benefits
Management vehicle allowance
Variable performance related bonus
Superannuation above guarantee
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid parental leave policy
Novated car lease scheme
Paid volunteering time
Inclusive employee resource groups including location Social Clubs, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)
Our Locations
Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.
Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).
Applications close
Sunday, 7 May 2023
Additional information
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
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