Medium Term Planning Manager

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.

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 Role

Are you ready to lead the next chapter of responsible mining in Australia? As Alcoa’s Medium-Term Planning Manager, you’ll take charge of developing and executing 5-year mine plans that ensure a continuous, sustainable supply of bauxite to our Western Australian refineries.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and technical specialists across multiple sites.

You’ll integrate geological, environmental, heritage, and infrastructure considerations into forward-looking plans that balance operational efficiency with environmental stewardship.

Your impact will include:


* Leading the creation of strategic, medium-term mine plans aligned with long-term business goals


* Driving technical excellence in pit design, scheduling, and resource modelling


* Mentoring and developing a high-performing team with a strong safety and inclusion culture


* Collaborating with senior leaders to align planning with approvals, logistics, and business priorities


* Engaging with regulators, community groups, and joint venture partners to ensure transparent, responsible planning

You’ll be the force behind transforming strategic direction into executable mine plans, anticipating constraints, and securing secondary approvals to keep operations on track.

If you’re passionate about sustainable resource development and thrive in a leadership role that blends strategy, technical depth, and stakeholder engagement then this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What’s on offer


* Competitive remuneration and benefits packages


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


* Flexible hybrid working options available


* Parental leave support for all caregivers


* Build a long-term career within our local and global operations


* Professional development opportunities

What you can bring to the role


* Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Geology, Environment, or related field; postgraduate qualifications are desirable


* Extensive mine planning experience, with a strong track record in senior leadership roles


* Proven leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams in complex environments


* Strong grasp of Australian mining regulations and environmental approvals


* Experience working with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, ...