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 are seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead Biodiversity Offset Programs to drive the development and delivery of our regional biodiversity offset programs. Reporting to the Regional Environment Manager - Biodiversity and Conservation, this role plays a critical leadership position in aligning regulatory commitments with business priorities and sustainable conservation outcomes. As Lead Biodiversity Offset Programs, you will provide both strategic direction and operational leadership across biodiversity offset initiatives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure programs are effectively designed, implemented and managed to deliver long-term environmental value. This role is central to ensuring Alcoa meets its State and Commonwealth regulatory obligations, while also supporting broader business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

In this role, you will:

- Lead the development and delivery of regional biodiversity offset strategies and programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory commitments, business objectives and performance targets.
- Oversee governance and compliance by monitoring performance, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to legislation, standards and ISO requirements.
- Manage end-to-end program execution, including on-ground delivery, external partners, and data-driven monitoring and reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement by integrating emerging science, research and best practices into biodiversity programs.
- Build strong internal and external relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on biodiversity risks, opportunities and strategic direction.

What’s on offer

- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Flexible hybrid working options available.




- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
- Employee assistance program for personal support services.
- My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.

What you can bring to the role

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Biodiversity or similar, or equivalent experience in a comparable role.
- Proven experience designing and delivering biodiversity offset or conservation programs, ideally within a mining or resources environment.
- Strong knowledge of Australian environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks at both State and Commonwealth levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic programs, manage risk, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience using data and systems (e.g. GIS) to support program delivery; familiarity with ASI, ICMM, EQuIS or Power BI is advantageous.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

About the Location

Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land.



The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers contemporary, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

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.

What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion

We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions.

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions.

Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us!

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📌 Lead Biodiversity Offset Programs (Perth)
🏢 Alcoa of Australia
📍 Perth