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 share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

Are you ready to lead innovation and drive strategic direction of our Mining Systems product portfolio? Our Information Technology & Automation Solutions (ITAS) team are on the lookout for a Senior IT Applications Consultant that will support all Alcoa’s systems across the mining value chain, from Exploration to the Stockyards.

As our Senior IT Applications Consultant, you will be supported by the Product Line Lead and prioritise customer needs and initiatives, shape product roadmaps, optimise resource allocation and balance the needs of solutions that transform the way our mining teams operate. You will enjoy working in a diverse portfolio that will consist of the Environmental, Spatial and Integrated Planning, Fleet & Maintenance systems, plus many more empowering innovation opportunities in Mining.

In this role, you will work closely with various operational and technical teams to support the development and delivery of operations management solutions and contribute to the overall business strategy by:

Business Engagement: Engaging with the BPO and other key business contacts to gather requirements, provide product updates, and manage expectations.

Development of a Product Roadmap: Collaborating with the BPO to define and maintain a product roadmap that aligns with the business strategy.

Delivery of Product Initiatives: Leading the delivery of product initiatives within agreed timelines and cost.

Product Support and Continuous Improvement: Supporting products within the product line to minimise downtime or any such business disruptions.

Product Line Integration: Identifying opportunities for integration and collaboration between different product lines to enhance the overall value proposition and customer experience.

What’s on offer

An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.

A yearly performance bonus to reward your contributions.

Enjoy additional time off with a month leisure day every 4-week period.

Career development opportunities with further training and education assistance.

Enjoy 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 three weeks for secondary carers.

Access to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health & wellbeing discount offers to help you live your best life!

What you can bring to the role

Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related IT field.

Extensive experience in developing, deploying or supporting Mining Applications (MES / Process Control).

High-level expertise in Ampla with working knowledge of PI Historian.

A deep understanding of Mining processes (Mine Planning, Drill and Blast, Load and Haul, Ore Handling) and supporting functions such as Maintenance.

Knowledge of IT Infrastructure, Middleware and Infrastructure Services with exposure to Cloud and Cloud Based technologies.

Highly developed communication skills with an ability to articulate complex and influence at senior levels.

A collaborative approach to negotiate and effectively align efforts and achieve shared goals.

Adaptability and flexibility to embrace change and ambiguity, by adjusting plans and priorities as necessary to keep the product line on track.

An analytical mind to evaluating options, making timely decisions whilst weighing risks and benefits, and considering diverse perspective when creating solutions.  

Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.

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

Alcoa Australia is administered from its head office, located in Booragoon, WA. The company headquarters, situated on Whadjuk Noongar land, is only 16 kilometres away from Perth's CBD. The office is conveniently situated next to Garden City, and offers ample free parking for our employees from across several business units, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, Human Resources and the Global Refinery of the Future team.

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.