Mining Operations Manager jobs in Western Australia

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable, values-led Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major mining and infrastructure projects across our Western Australian operations. This is a pivotal leadership role where a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and execution excellence is essential.

Reporting to the Regional Construction Manager, with functional alignment to the Project Director – WA Major Mining Projects, you will lead the delivery of complex brownfields projects, integrating construction into live mining operations while driving safety, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes. You will oversee the safe and efficient execution of multiple scopes, including haul roads and key infrastructure, working closely with project, operations, and contractor teams to ensure seamless delivery and readiness.

In this role, you will:

• Lead with safety and purpose by driving visible EHS leadership and ensure all construction activities meet Alcoa standards, environmental approvals, and statutory obligations.

• Deliver complex projects by coordinating multi-contractor construction across brownfields mining environments while minimising operational disruption.

• Own execution performance and ensure projects are delivered to approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Strengthen operational integration where you will partner closely with Operations and Asset Owners to ensure smooth handover and long-term asset performance.

• Drive contractor performance and oversee mobilisation, supervision, and accountability of contractor teams across multiple work fronts.

• Shape outcomes early by providing constructability input and ensure projects are safe and executable from FEL through delivery

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Employee growth and development opportunities.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Employee assistance program for personal support services.

• One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.

• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management are preferred; significant construction leadership experience from a trade background will also be considered.

• Extensive experience delivering construction in mining, heavy industry or major infrastructure environments.

• Proven capability in executing complex brownfields projects within live operational mining settings.

• Strong track record leading multi-discipline, multi-contractor construction teams, including experience across EPC, EPCM and D&C delivery models.

• Demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance during construction, with experience delivering haul roads, bulk earthworks and key mining infrastructure works.

• Flexibility to travel regularly, with an on-site presence approximately four days per week across locations such as Huntly and surrounding areas, and one day based in Booragoon.

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

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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!

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