Principal Communications

The Opportunity – Principal Communications - Worsley Alumina - Based in Collie, South-West of WA

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 
Using industry leading experience, you will design and execute communications activities that protect and enhance Worsley Alumina’s reputation within its communities of influence while supporting high levels of engagement between the site leadership team and employees.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

This role will be offered on a Permanent, full-time basis.

Location 

This role will be based at our Worsley Alumina Refinery which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (35 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities. 
As there is no accommodation on site, you will be required to drive in, drive out on a daily basis. Employees ideally live within an hour’s drive of Collie. 

Accountabilities  

Primary responsibilities are to: 

• Designing, developing and implementing innovative and engaging a communications strategy, inclusive of internal communications, external communications, community investment, stakeholder engagement, government engagement and liaison with relevant industry bodies/associations that aligns with South32’s values
• Maintain oversight of communications activities across all operational locations including the Port (Bunbury), Refinery (Collie) and Mine (Boddington) for Worsley Alumina
• Supporting leaders at Worsley to embed a safety culture that guarantees our people go home safe and well every shift.
• Maintaining relationships with local stakeholders to proactively share Worsley’s contribution to the Southwest and Peel Regions 

About You  

• Qualification in Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• Accomplished and persuasive written and verbal communication skills including the ability to simplify complex, technical information into straightforward messaging suitable for a range of audiences
• Ability to manage timely media and communications deliverables
• Several years’ experience in Corporate Affairs / Communications or related discipline
• Event management experience preferred 
• Experience working in industrial, or mining organisations is preferred

Our Benefits

As part of the Worsley Alumina team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Company supported social club and volunteering leave with opportunities across communities in the South-West
• Novated lease and salary sacrifice options and flexible working arrangements
• Exclusive employee discounts including health insurance, technology and travel.

Our Culture

At Worsley Alumina, our people are key to unlocking the potential of our operation and becoming the world’s leading Alumina producer.

If you value and care for your colleagues and families, enjoy a culture of trust and togetherness and have a desire for excellence to safely produce the products of the future, then we would love to hear from you.

As an employee, you can help shape the future of our operation through our:

• Worsley Workforce Committee directly improving our employee experience
• Worsley Inclusion Network leading change initiatives across Worsley Alumina to increase Inclusion and Diversity in our workplace
• Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group working closely with our First Nations employees and community members to increase First Nations representation across Worsley Alumina.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not a requirement of employment at South32 Worsley Alumina.

Please note: This advertisement will close on the 11th April 2023