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 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 As a Scheduling & Purchasing Coordinator reporting to the Production Superintendent at the Wagerup Residue Facility, you’ll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of tailings dam construction projects. You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and services—ensuring civil works are executed on time, within budget, and to Alcoa’s high standards of safety and technical excellence. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in collaboration with engineering and execution teams. Track progress, identify risks, and adjust timelines to meet milestones. Lead the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services. Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues. Support contract management, cost control, and supplier performance tracking. Monitor and expedite critical materials to meet project needs. What’s on offer Competitive remuneration and benefits packages Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options. Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period. Parental leave support for all caregivers Build a long-term career within our local and global operations Paid annual volunteer hours What you can bring to the role Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; alternatively, a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing is also valued. Strong project planning experience, preferably in mining or tailings environments. Advanced proficiency in MS Project and other PC software. Proven experience in procurement, scheduling, or contract coordination within construction, engineering, maintenance, or expediting/stores environments involving vendor interaction. 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. LI-SV1 About the Location Alcoa's Wagerup Refinery is one of the world's most environmentally and technologically advanced alumina refineries, and produces approximately 2.9 million metric tons of alumina each year. Located approximately 150 kilometres south of Perth, it is located on the border of WA’s picturesque Peel and South West regions. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed. 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.
