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

Our Research Centre team are currently seeking a Research Centre Project Coordinator to support day‑to‑day management of the key systems, processes, and workflows that enable effective project delivery across the Centre’s diverse research portfolio.

In this role, you will provide essential coordination and governance support to ensure successful planning, execution, and reporting of research activities. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will support the establishment and ongoing operation of the Research Centre and its growing research team.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Manage systems and processes that support the Centre’s project and workflow management.

• Coordinate project tracking, milestone reporting, and delivery updates.

• Support execution and administration of research contracts.

• Organise key events, including the annual Research Symposium.

• Oversee reporting requirements, including regular updates to stakeholders.

• Manage capital and expense requests, procurement of equipment, and financial administration.

• Drive compliance across all functions of the Research Centre.

• Support transitions to new or enhanced systems, including training and troubleshooting.

• Contribute to month‑end reporting, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement activities.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.

• Flexible hybrid working options available.

• Parental leave support for all caregivers.

• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.

• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.

• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• Strong administrative experience in complex environments, with excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and support change.

• Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver clear written reports and presentations.

• Advanced MS Office and enterprise system skills (SAP, SharePoint, Power BI), with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability and a proactive, adaptable approach.

• Desirable experience in coordinating projects or research portfolios, including scheduling, resource planning, progress tracking, reporting, and event coordination.

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Project/Research Management, Environmental Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Project management certification and experience supporting research or environmental teams would be highly regarded.

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.

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About the Location

Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.

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.