Short Term Planning Superintendent

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.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

WA Mining is seeking a dedicated and experienced Short-Term Planning Superintendent to join our Technical Services Team at the Huntly Mining Operations.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a critical role in our operations, working on a family-friendly Monday to Friday roster, you will get to return home each night, to spend more time with friends and family.

As the Short-Term Planning Superintendent, you will be responsible for leading the planning and oversight of all mining operations on a short-term, 3-month horizon.

Your leadership will directly influence our ability to meet production targets, optimise grade control, and ensure operational excellence.

You will work closely with a highly skilled team of engineers and operational staff, serving as a key link between strategic planning and on-the-ground execution.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive Technical Services team dedicated to promoting best practices in mining engineering.

Your expertise will be essential in navigating a dynamic environment, providing real-time feedback for long-term planning, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Key responsibilities include:


* Lead the short-term planning function, ensuring the STP team produces detailed, actionable plans for all mining operations.


* Manage and mentor a team of engineers and planning staff, providing guidance to ensure efficient budget execution and adaptability in a dynamic operational environment.


* Act as a key liaison between Execution Leads and the Planning group, ensuring seamless coordination for all development, production, and rehabilitation activities with a focus on schedule, quality, and safety.


* Navigate a dynamic operational environment, using strong analytical and interpersonal skills to address real-time challenges such as grade variance, noise control, and blast planning.

Your goal is to optimise sequences and schedules to ensure continuous performance improvement.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.


* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and sup...