Hybrid Research Centre Project Coordinator

at Alcoa

• Job title: Research Centre Project Coordinator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Perth, Australia

About the role

• Research Centre Project Coordinator at Alcoa managing project delivery and stakeholder coordination. Supporting execution of research activities across diverse portfolios while focusing on compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems and processes that support the Centre’s project and workflow management.
• Coordinate project tracking, milestone reporting, and delivery updates.
• Support execution and administration of research contracts.
• Organise key events, including the annual Research Symposium.
• Oversee reporting requirements, including regular updates to stakeholders.
• Manage capital and expense requests, procurement of equipment, and financial administration.
• Drive compliance across all functions of the Research Centre.
• Support transitions to new or enhanced systems, including training and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to month‑end reporting, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Strong administrative experience in complex environments, with excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and support change.
• Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and deliver clear written reports and presentations.
• Advanced MS Office and enterprise system skills (SAP, SharePoint, Power BI), with strong analytical and problem‑solving capability and a proactive, adaptable approach.
• Desirable experience in coordinating projects or research portfolios, including scheduling, resource planning, progress tracking, reporting, and event coordination.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Project/Research Management, Environmental Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project management certification and experience supporting research or environmental teams would be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• Paid employee volunteering hours within our community.
• Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.