Business Improvement Specialist

• Fantastic Opportunity to join a Leading Mining & Resources Client 
• Perth Based, with Ad-Hoc Site Travel 
• Initial 12 Month Duration, Possibility of Extension 

About our client: 

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

About the Role:

WorkPac are currently seeking a Business Improvement Specialist to join our Client, Rio Tinto at their Operations Centre in Perth. In this role you will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery of several key projects / studies supporting all Rail Operations teams. Working in a collaborative community within Rio Tinto’s Railways Division, the scope of work you will be accountable for is challenging and diverse. Your demonstrated ability to analyse complex information, engage, connect, and positively influence key stakeholders will be critical to your effectiveness in this role.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Perform all aspects of project management required to successfully deliver your portfolio of projects including:
  • Lead and coordinate initiatives through all stages of the project cycle: from the study phase, business case development, project scoping, testing, deployment, to transition to support and handover. 
  • Effectively and actively engage with key stakeholders, with the end-users are at the centre of the engagement approach.
  • Deliver projects in accordance with the appropriate methodology and project management processes, in adequation with the level of complexity of each initiative.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to assure delivery of key initiatives including coordinating workshops, review meetings and tracking critical action items.
  • Monitor, manage and report on all relevant project performance indicators.
  • Effectively manage vendors through procurement, delivery, and invoice approval.
• Ensure the business successfully implements the Studies and Projects, delivering value to frontline workers in a sustainable manner.
• Build effective working relationships with all key stakeholders across Rail Operations, Rail Maintenance, Rail Engineering, Safeworking, Change and Safety boards, IS&T.
• Prepare written reports and deliver presentations to business leaders.
• Ad-hoc additional priorities to support leaders in the successful management of the Rail Operations Excellence function.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A strategic mindset with the ability to apply business insight
• Analytical capability in business performance improvement and business case analysis
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• Experience developing and delivering project reports, PowerPoint presentations and workshops
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio/program and/or project management 
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Commitment to Rio Tinto value drivers of Care, Courage, and Curiosity
• Prior rail experience is beneficial, but not essential

About WorkPac:

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a ‘Good Move’.

Apply Now:

Click on the Apply button or for a confidential discussion please contact:

Principal Consultant: Bella Mason via Contact Number 08 9201 62***quoting the below Reference Number 
RioTintoProfessional Job Reference Number: 7469J20244838

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