Water Planning Specialist

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

We’re seeking a forward-thinking Water Planning Specialist to join our expanding team and help drive strategic water initiatives across our Australian operations.

In this newly created role and reporting to our Director - Water Planning, you will play a key part in ensuring water supply security, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability through innovative, risk-based planning.

Your key activities and purpose will be:


* Leading the collection and enhancement of operational water data, including the development of integrated water balances and forecasting tools across Alcoa sites.


* Coordinating governance activities and providing logistical support for regional water risk management frameworks.


* Contributing to setting strategic direction for water supply, treatment, and disposal, with a strong focus on Western Australian operations.


* Supporting the implementation of water infrastructure strategies that align with risk mitigation and long-term stewardship goals.


* Collaborating across teams to embed water initiatives into broader business strategies and ensure regulatory compliance.


* Acting as a technical advisor in water management, driving continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement and best practice sharing.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Flexible hybrid working options available.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.

What you can bring to the role


* Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change or Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, Hydrology or related field. 


* Extensive experience in water management and planning, preferably in the resources sector.


* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in development of operational water plans and catchment management initiatives.


* An ability to gather and interpret complex information from multiple sources to address technical and strategic challenges.


* Proven experience supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across diverse operational contexts.


* Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with the inputs and outputs of water modelling tools (e.g.

GoldSim, OpSim); basic GIS knowledge is an advantage.


* Skilled in translating data into actionable insights to support informed decision-making and long-term planning.


* Effective communication with a track record of collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.


* Deep understanding of water governance framewor...