General Manager - Smelter

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 realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a safer and more inclusive workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

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

Leveraging your dynamic and seasoned experienced as a General Manager you will step into the pivotal leadership role for Portland Aluminium Smelter, located in the idyllic coastal community of Portland, Victoria.

With a secure nine‑year power agreement, you will guide the smelter through an exciting period of growth as production increases from 86% to 95% of its nameplate capacity of 358,000 tonnes of aluminium per year.

This renewed certainty strengthens the long‑term future of the operation, a vital commitment not only for you and our employees, but for the entire Portland community.

In this key role you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the smelter’s performance, including production, safety, quality control, and the effective use of financial, physical, and human resources.

You will also manage essential external relationships including but not limited to Joint Venture (JV) partners and stakeholders within the Victoria Government.

You will be part of the Australian Operations Lead Team and contribute to strengthening the global capability of Alcoa’s smelting operations.

You will foster and develop a long-term strategic focus within the smelter and ensure that everyone is aligned and committed to this direction.

About the Role


* Ensure the effective operation of the smelter to maximize business returns, within socially and environmentally acceptable standards, and assure employee health and safety.


* Establish challenging production objectives, operating and capital budgets, and resource allocations.

Lead and develop an effective management team to meet safety, cost, and efficiency targets.


* Promote health, safety, and environmental objectives across the plant.

Ensure all personnel are committed to safety plans and enforce environmental standards to minimize impact on the plant and community.


* Develop a consistent approach to employee relations, build a harmonious workforce, and ensure the right team is in place.

Coach and mentor high-potential individuals to strengthen Alcoa’s talent pool.


* Promote diversity within the smelter and oversee the intake of a healthy succession talent pipeline.


* Ensure the latest developments in process and technologies are available to all areas of the plant.

Lead the deployment of Alcoa Systems, tools and initiatives.


* Represent the location and company in government, community, and...