Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees. When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company. Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we’ll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa!

About the job

Are you passionate about the opportunity to help employees with their rehabilitation from work and non-work related injuries or illness? Do you want to help people feel and reach their physical best? We want to hear from Rehabilitation Consultants able to undertake best practice injury management and rehabilitation to achieve the best possible outcome! Based at Pinjarra, come and join the wider Occupational Health team to make a difference to our people and their contribution at work!

The aim of this role is both the maintenance of the highest standard of health and fitness of our employees, as well as ongoing job match meets physically sustainability. Furthermore, you will contribute to positive business impacts through a healthy and safe workforce by:

• Assessing all injuries and illnesses to ensure progress is made towards standardised recovery times and clear rehabilitation goals,

• Liaising with external medical specialists to coach and gain consensus on return to work (RTW) strategies, and developing formal RTW programs as per governing legislation,

• Recognition and management of ‘fitness for work’ issues including drug, alcohol, fatigue and social issues which may impact on a safe working focus,

• Counselling of individuals, and coaching management to support workers, and facilitate a successful return to work.

• Working in a multidisciplinary team to apply an integrated, holistic approach to case management

About you

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Medical Practitioner

• Sound understanding of WA Workers Compensation legislation,

• Ability to understand, influence, support and apply technical knowledge in logical and professional manner,

• Strong process focus to support positive individual and business outcomes, with a high level of coordinating, planning and organising ability,

• Foundations to develop good working relationships with the other health team members.

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Excellent remuneration package

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Industry leading superannuation

• Industry leading parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• Employee Assistance Program

• Novated car lease scheme

• 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)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close
Friday 23 September 2022

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.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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