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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.
About the role:
Are you passionate about shaping communications and fostering community relations? Alcoa is looking for a passionate Communications and Community Relations Advisor to join our Corporate Affairs team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our communications and community programs, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Huntly Bauxite Mine and the broader Alcoa business. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver compelling communications and engagement activities.
This role will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, and we could look at flexible working options 1-2 days a week, the site based days will be based at the Pinjarra Mining Hub, or onsite across our WA Mining operations (mostly Huntly and Myara), with possible travel to Willowdale, and our refineries as we continue to develop cross team collaborative relationships.
As the Communications and Community Relations Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to connect with our employees and the community. You'll craft and deliver key internal communications for the Huntly Bauxite Mine. On the community side, you'll assist with internal communications campaigns and build strong relationships with local stakeholders. Your role will include coordinating community engagement activities that enhance our social license to operate. Working closely with the Huntly Senior Community Relations and Communications Advisor, the broader Alcoa of Australia Corporate Affairs team, and other employees, you'll help create a positive impact both within and outside the company.
This is a varied role where you will have a strong presence in community, enabling greater opportunity for communities to engage with, seek information and provide this valued feedback to Alcoa.
What's on offer:
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Monthly Leisure Day
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
About you
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
Bachelor degree in public relations, social sciences, communications or a similar discipline
Previous experience in community and stakeholder engagement
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of the Peel region of WA and in particular the communities of Jarrahdale and Dwellingup would be advantageous.
Knowledge of the bauxite-alumina-aluminium industry and the Alcoa's geographical and socio-political setting in WA would be advantageous
Current WA Drivers' Licence
This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that's shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 14th of July 2024
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.
About the Location
Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world's second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa's Pinjarra alumina refinery. Bauxite ore from Alcoa's Huntly and Willowdale mines helps to produce almost half of Australia's alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia's aluminium. 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.
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