Overview

Shape your world at Alcoa and contribute to turning raw potential into real progress. As a regional leader you will influence investment priorities, build capability and deliver secure, reliable, value‑focused outcomes for Australia’s leading resources business.

About the Role

Regional Capital Portfolio Director – Australia, based in Perth. This pivotal leadership position shapes the strategy, governance and delivery performance of Alcoa’s Australian Capital Portfolio across multiple operations.

Responsibilities

- Lead the Australian capital strategy, balancing investment priorities, risk and value across multiple operating sites.
- Provide executive oversight of the baseload capital portfolio, including sustaining, regulatory, safety, reliability and value‑creating projects.
- Strengthen capital governance, decision gates, project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk management and reporting.
- Partner with operational, finance, procurement, engineering and global capital project leaders to align priorities and improve delivery outcomes.
- Develop regional capability, support talent growth and build strong relationships with engineering and construction partners.

Benefits

- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Flexible hybrid working options.
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
- Community that celebrates diversity through employee inclusion groups.

Qualifications





- Extensive leadership experience in capital projects, engineering or asset‑intensive industries, accountable for multi‑site regional portfolios.
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex teams and working with external engineering and construction partners.
- Solid expertise in capital project execution, project governance, front‑end loading, project controls and portfolio management.
- Proven ability to influence strategy at enterprise and executive level while staying connected to operational delivery realities.
- Strong track record of improving safety, cost, schedule and value outcomes in complex industrial environments.
- An engineering degree, significant project management experience or qualifications, and heavy industrial experience.

Recruiting Information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date; all applications will be considered. Applicants will be contacted if shortlisted, and the process may take up to four weeks from the closing date.

Location

Alcoa’s Australian portfolio includes two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup), one aluminium smelter in Portland, VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon.

Commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

We provide trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. Our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in.

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📌 Regional Capital Portfolio Director (Perth)
🏢 Alcoa of Australia
📍 Perth