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.

At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.  This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

Have you considered this enviable lifestyle option before? We are looking for an experienced Mine Surveyor to join the Technical Services department at our Willowdale Bauxite Mine. This is a rare opportunity to work on a mine site less than 150km’s from Perth, where you will spend nights at home with your family. This drive-in-drive-out location offers 10.3hr workdays for an even time shift roster.

As a Mine Surveyor you will be essential to operational support by providing timely and accurate services associated with site development, production & rehabilitation. Acting as a key interface for the technical services department, this role is responsible for ensuring Department Mines and Petroleum compliance through best practice techniques and regulated survey standards, contributing to Environmental Health & Safety practices to help achieve an injury free workplace & reduce environmental impact.

Using a combination of traditional and new technologies including total stations, integrated Global Navigation Satellite Systems and remotely piloted aircraft (drones), day-to-day survey tasks include:

• Reliable & accurate surveys of mining advances along with the set out of key development areas for consistent planning and operational guidance.

• Machine guidance support through design work, calibration & QA/QC checks.

• Reconciliation of mining areas and volumes moved through regular reporting.

• Detailed and timely updates of site survey records.

• Ensure procedures are up to date & following best practices.

• Development and implementation of latest technology and survey techniques

What’s on offer?

• Competitive remuneration package

• Career development opportunities

• Five Weeks Annual Leave

• Shift Allowance

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Superannuation above guarantee

• 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills

• Relevant and recent mine surveying experience

• Recent exposure to Trimble GNSS technologies

• Strong understanding of the following software packages: Surpac, Pix 4D Mapper, Global Mapper, ARC GIS

• A Bachelor of Surveying/Advanced Diploma of Surveying

• Grade 2 survey authorisation or the ability to acquire one

• A CASA approved Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)

• A current “Class C” drivers’ licence

We are seeking a Mining Surveyor who uses their people skills in working with others to achieve the business objectives.  One of the keys to your success will be your inclusive communication style, which brings together improvement initiatives, demonstrating your commitment to health, safety and the environment, while ensuring the provision of mine surveying services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. 

Applications Close

Friday 29th March 2024

About the Location

Willowdale is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia, and is located in the Darling Scarp east of Waroona and Cookernup. It supplies bauxite ore to the Wagerup Alumina Refinery via a direct overland conveying system and helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium. Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed. Come shape your career with us!

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. 

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface.
• To help in the establishment and optimisation of the client’s strategic program.
• Develop working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion.
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations.
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting.
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track.
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants.
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives.

As the Project Director, you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving a high-performing, collaborative team culture to safely deliver highly specialised data centre development projects, including base build, fitout out and critical infrastructure expansion works within the Capital Works portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Capital Works and assisting the Head of Site Development and Chief of Engineering & Design, the Project Director will have extensive experience in the construction of data centres or similar facilities, including a strong understanding of mission critical infrastructure, with a proven ability to safely deliver projects, on time, on budget, and to high quality, while achieving business case objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide client-side oversight and direction to the project team, to achieve the end-to-end implementation of new data centre solutions, embedding a strong safety culture, and driving operational and business improvement initiatives.
• Lead and oversee development of pre-construction planning activities including design coordination, budgeting, scheduling and procurement, including the engagement and oversight of the Principal Contractor to undertake Early Contractor involvement processes 
• Undertake the role of Principal’s Representative for the building contracts, acting as day-to-day interface with construction-related consultants and contractors for decision-making and stakeholder communications to ensure effective contract management
• Development and execution of project strategy documents, including the project controls plan, procurement strategy, communications, change management, and risk management plans to align with company goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize project outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare, write, and present regular project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.

The Role

As a Graduate Construction Engineer at AECOM, you have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects across a wide array of sectors. These include civil infrastructure , transport  and renewables to name but a few, for both public and private sector clients.​

The placement will assist other members of the Project and Program Management team to help deliver projects and ensure that our clients needs are managed across time, budget, quality and environmental requirements. This involves working at all stages of the project from initial concept right through to construction and operation. ​

With Construction Projects in various locations, this role provides the opportunity for work related travel.​

For all other Graduate opportunities, please visit our opportunities document.

Our Graduate Program

Our Growing Professional Skills (GPS) graduate program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace. The program is spread across two years, drawing on a range of personal development activities, exposure to other graduates and business leaders, and a range of topics designed to grow your business and professional skills.

Along with local site visits, technical seminars, mentoring, and internal and external training, AECOM connects you with leading local and global networks that help you learn, grow, and develop.

As an added incentive, your involvement in the GPS program is fully endorsed for those seeking Professional accreditation. If you decide to do additional studies, we will help you examine your options and identify areas of specialisation to support you in your career.