Project Manager – Major Projects

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned Project Manager to manage the remediation, demolition, reprofiling and rehabilitation of former operations in the North-West of Australia. This is a great opportunity to lead a delivery focused team and collaborate with asset owners to provide project delivery expertise in studies and planning. This role is integral to the success of the overall project objectives.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Managing Director Projects and working in a regionally focused but globally connected team, you will be:

• Leading project execution activities including HSEQ performance, scope delivery and realisation of the overall project objectives.
• Fostering a high performing team culture through a considered design approach including coaching and mentoring.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, awareness, accountability, participation, and improvement.
• Establishing strategic plans and priorities in conjunction with key stakeholders and ensuring appropriate resources are available.
• Managing the project review and approvals process for development of studies and project execution.
• Managing contracting partner relationships and delivery of contract obligations including performance against contract deliverables.
• Monitoring project performance and compliance with project systems, processes and procedures, and managing effective issue resolution.

What you’ll bring

• A strong commitment to safety and environmental performance
• Demonstrated Capital Project Management and Commerce skills with extensive project management experience, preferably in demolition or construction projects, sustaining capital projects, and/or mining operations
• Experience with local business and community engagement
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams working in remote sites
• Tertiary qualifications in Geo or Geo-technical sciences, Environmental, Social Sciences and/or  Engineering

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications close on 23rd April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)