Shape Your WorldAt 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.As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.About the RoleWith a newly signed power agreement securing operations through to 2035, now is the perfect time to join a respected multinational company with a strong future.Are you passionate about people and how they engage with their work environment?We’re offering a rewarding opportunity at our Aluminium Smelter in Portland, Victoria. This is a vibrant coastal community where you’ll enjoy the benefits of going home every night and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As one of the region’s largest employers, we’re proud to contribute to a community where your impact reaches far beyond the workplace.In this role you will be accountable for:Supporting implementation of the H&S management strategy, mine safety management system framework and H&S risk reduction programs, ensuring priority remains on critical risk management.Conducting trend analysis and interrogating governance systems, to identify continuous improvement focus areas, and value add by initiating and participating in special projects.Supporting the H&S Manager as required, including tracking and facilitation of Statutory Reporting, liaising with Corporate and Regulatory officials.Demonstrating due diligence to achieve and maintain operational awareness with a disciplined approach to legal compliance and proactive risk management.Providing strategic and operational advice to the H&S Manager to ensure that training and development is suitable for the operation and associated risks.Actively coordinating and supporting a team of safety professionals through mentoring, coaching, training facilitation, career development and succession planning activities.Identifying and initiating localised Fatal and Serious Injury Prevention initiatives and influence leaders to reduce risk and share best practice.Acting in the role of location H&S Manager as required, including provision of leave coverage.What’s on offer:We support relocations to PortlandAttractive remuneration and variable bonus planEmployee growth and development opportunitiesParental leave support for all caregivers.Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation optionsConnect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.What you can bring to the role: To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:Tertiary qualifications in H&S related fields.Strong Health & Safety related experience, ideally in a heavy industry or industrial environment.Knowledge and application of legislative standards to ensure Alcoa’s compliance to WHS requirements.Risk Based H&S ManagementExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to lead people in the continuous improvement of health and safety systems, and performance.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.#LI-BS1About the LocationOur Portland Smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa of Australia (55%), CITIC (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia (22.5%). Alcoa manages the day-to-day operations at the smelter and we produce approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s total aluminium production in Portland.  We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have within our local community and are committed to supporting social and diverse causes.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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting implementation of the H&S management strategy, mine safety management system framework and H&S risk reduction programs, ensuring priority remains on critical risk management.
• Conducting trend analysis and interrogating governance systems, to identify continuous improvement focus areas, and value add by initiating and participating in special projects.
• Supporting the H&S Manager as required, including tracking and facilitation of Statutory Reporting, liaising with Corporate and Regulatory officials.
• Demonstrating due diligence to achieve and maintain operational awareness with a disciplined approach to legal compliance and proactive risk management.
• Providing strategic and operational advice to the H&S Manager to ensure that training and development is suitable for the operation and associated risks.
• Actively coordinating and supporting a team of safety professionals through mentoring, coaching, training facilitation, career development and succession planning activities.
• Identifying and initiating localised Fatal and Serious Injury Prevention initiatives and influence leaders to reduce risk and share best practice.
• Acting in the role of location H&S Manager as required, including provision of leave coverage.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in H&S related fields.

Skills

• Strong Health & Safety related experience, ideally in a heavy industry or industrial environment.
• Knowledge and application of legislative standards to ensure Alcoa’s compliance to WHS requirements.
• Risk Based H&S Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to lead people in the continuous improvement of health and safety systems, and performance.

Benefits

• We support relocations to Portland.
• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• 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.