Contractor Coordinator - Dust

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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.

We are seeking a Contractor Coordinator - Dust & Pasture to join our Residue Operations team at Wagerup Refinery, where you will play a critical role in managing contractor activities, coordinating dust suppression programs, and supporting environmental compliance across the site.

Reporting to the relevant Superintendent, this position provides single-point accountability for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of contractors while helping minimise dust risk, protect surrounding communities, and support Alcoa's commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

About the role

As the Contractor Coordinator, you will lead and coordinate contractor workgroups delivering dust suppression, pasture management and civil maintenance activities. You will work closely with operations, environmental and contractor teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Alcoa standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the safe mobilisation, coordination and performance management of contractors delivering dust suppression, pasture management and civil maintenance activities across Residue Operations.

• Manage Alcoa's Dust Risk Profile by analysing monitoring data, implementing mitigation strategies, coordinating resources and responding proactively to environmental risks and changing weather conditions.

• Oversee contractor productivity, compliance and quality through field inspections, audits and daily management systems, ensuring adherence to environmental, safety and operational standards.

• Manage budgets, purchase orders, contractor service requests and critical infrastructure readiness, including supporting sprinkler network performance and dust suppression programs.

• Provide leadership in stakeholder engagement, reporting and continuous improvement by partnering with operational, environmental and contractor teams, and leading investigations and root cause analyses for dust-related incidents.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.

• 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

• Experience coordinating contractors within heavy industry, mining, resources, civil construction or maintenance environments.

• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience managing multiple priorities, schedules and competing operational demands.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and environmental compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make effective decisions in fast-paced environments.

• Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills.

• Experience managing budgets, contractor scopes and work programs.

• Trade, maintenance, project management or related qualifications are desirable.

• Experience with dust management, tailings storage facilities, residue operations or environmental risk management 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.

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About the Location

Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed.

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.