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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
We're seeking a passionate Environmental Research Scientist to contribute to our long-standing research efforts at our Forest Research Centre.
You'll lead applied research into hydrological interactions in mining and the unmined Jarrah Forest, providing expert advice on mine water management. This involves developing and using soil-water and catchment-scale models, planning and executing research projects, and communicating findings to diverse audiences, including regulators. Research will focus on rainfall, surface water, soil properties, erosion, groundwater, stream flow, water quality, and drought impacts. Knowledge of hydrology, and ideally hydrogeology, soil science, and plant-water relations, is required, along with the ability to undertake fieldwork near Perth, WA.
Reporting to the Research Manager this role will be based at our Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra and will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, with a leisure day off every 4 weeks allowing you to send more time doing the things you love.
Key Responsibilities include:
Initiate, design, and develop joint research projects with internal and external scientists.
Direct the research program focused on hydrology and water management in mine rehabilitation, including the impact of practices on water quantity and salinity.
Design, implement, monitor, and report on local and catchment-scale trials to understand surface and groundwater dynamics in mined and unmined areas.
Lead research on the relationships between rainfall, runoff, soil, erosion, stream flow, water quality, groundwater ecosystems, and drought impacts on tree health.
Analyse long-term hydrological data and provide recommendations for adaptive management strategies.
Deliver research programs to guide mining practices (pit design, groundwater, soil management, buffers) and effectively communicate research outcomes to stakeholders through various forums and publications.
What's on offer
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
Monthly Leisure Day
Benefits allowance
Performance related bonus (variable)
16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
Paid annual volunteer hours
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity within our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
Ideally you will possess a PhD in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Ecohydrology, or related Masters by Research with proven post experience in a similar role.
Research experience demonstrating strong hydrology knowledge, ideally with insights into hydrogeology, soil science, and plant-water relations.
Proven ability to design sampling methods and interpret complex surface water, groundwater, and drill data.
Capability to develop tools for understanding and managing water at local to catchment scales.
Previous experience to mining rehabilitation, experience with groundwater-surface water interactions, and GIS knowledge.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary team, with strong presentation, report writing, and publication skills.
A Western Australian driver's license is necessary for travel across various sites, including the Jarrah Forest, and for conducting fieldwork in all weather conditions. A valid WA Licence should be held by the successful applicant. Candidates who are willing and able to obtain their WA driver's license may also be considered.
Additional information
Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
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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.
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