AI Technical Lead

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 better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role

Are you ready to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and large-scale industrial impact? At Alcoa, we are looking for a visionary AI Technical Lead to spearhead the technical delivery of our global Artificial Intelligence and Data Science strategy.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented, blended team of specialists to transform complex data into sustainable, safe, and measurable value for our operations and enterprise functions. You won’t just be managing - you will be the organisation’s subject matter expert, guiding initiatives from initial concept to production deployment on a global stage.

As a technical Lead within our global Information Technology & Automation Solution (ITAS) unit, your key responsibilities will include:

• Accountability for the end-to-end technical lifecycle of AI solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, integrity, and architectural alignment.
• In collaboration with our AI Architect, you will define the standards and best practices for machine learning models, machine vision, LLM applications, and agentic systems.
• Lead the evolution of our AI infrastructure, advancing cloud-based systems and establishing robust standards for monitoring and observability.
• You will implement vital safety guardrails and bias monitoring to ensure our technologies are ethical, scalable, and secure.
• By communicating complex AI concepts to diverse stakeholders, you will help raise the AI maturity across Alcoa’s global footprint.

Ultimately, your mission is to transform Alcoa’s operational landscape by embedding intelligence into the very fabric of our global value chain. By bridging the gap between high-level strategy and production-grade execution, you will ensure our AI initiatives don’t just exist as pilots, but as resilient, cost-optimised systems that drive safer and more sustainable industrial outcomes.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Parental leave support for all caregivers.
• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
• Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role

• A strong command across the AI spectrum including statistical modelling, computer vision, and Generative AI (RAG and multi-agent architectures) is essential.
• Proven experience leading technical specialists and deploying models that deliver measurable business value.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline is required, and a Master’s degree or PHD is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in organising large-scale datasets and a focused ability to optimise the operational costs of global data science solutions.
• Previous exposure navigating international partnerships, including the flexibility to attend virtual meetings across various time zones and regions.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Alcoa Australia’s company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD, Western Australia, on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking, and hosts employees from various business functions, including Commercial, Finance, Sustainability, Communications, and Human Resources, as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern, open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.