Federal Government Affairs - Senior 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.

This is your opportunity to help shape Alcoa Australia’s future by influencing Federal policy, regulation and investment decisions that support Alcoa’s economic contribution, our aspirations in critical minerals and long‑term business value.

Become a trusted voice representing Alcoa at the intersection of government and industry, contributing to outcomes that enable Alcoa to operate, invest and grow in Australia.

About the Role

Alcoa are seeking a Senior Government Affairs professional based in Canberra with regular visits to the Perth office, to lead Alcoa’s engagement with the Australian Federal Government and Victorian Government.

This newly created role plays a critical part in defending and creating business value by shaping regulatory, policy and funding outcomes across approvals, climate and energy policy, major capital and operational initiatives.

As a seasoned government affairs professional with strong judgement, discretion and the ability to operate calmly and credibly in complex, high‑stakes environments.

You will bring a deep understanding of executive government, outstanding influencing skills, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical advice and act on behalf of Alcoa in Federal Government.

In this role, you will:



* Build and sustain relationships with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, MPs, senior advisers and agency executives at Federal and Victorian level.


* Provide strategic government relations counsel on business‑critical approvals, decarbonisation initiatives, and regulatory reform.


* Coordinate submissions, position papers and engagement on legislative and policy processes.


* Represent Alcoa in industry associations, peak bodies and policy working groups.


* Monitor and manage political and regulatory risks and opportunities impacting the business.


* Lead and develop a direct report and act as delegate for the Director, Government Affairs as required.

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.


* 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 this role



* Degree Qualifications in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Law or related field.


* Senior experience in Federal or State Government, ministerial offices, industry associations or large corporate government affairs roles.


* Demonstrated success engaging with senior government stakeholders and influencing policy outcomes.


* Strong writt...