Specialist Mining Readiness

Specialist Operational Readiness- Mining

• Make your mark by being involved in shaping Rio Tinto’s new mine
• Become an integral part of a team with great responsibility
• Perth based Monday to Friday
• Be part of an exciting chapter in Rio Tinto’s history

Where we’re all welcome
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.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are looking for a Specialist Mining Readiness to join the Operational Readiness team working on the Rhodes Ridge project that is currently in the early stages of study. This role is a great opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to ensure a safe and productive mining operation is implemented as part of the Rhodes Ridge project.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on a Monday to Friday Perth based roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Operational Readiness Superintendent you will:

• Provide operational input into engineering design and mine planning activities from order of magnitude to project implementation.
• Create value by developing, implementing, and communicating the operational readiness execution plan, focused on mining-related aspects including project controls, reporting, risk management, and planning.
• Ensure compliance to RTIO standards, user requirement specification and basis of design
• Develop business case to justify any project inclusions or omissions improving project outcomes
• Investigating and providing a response on related technical queries
• Participating in detailed design and risk reviews for operability, maintainability and reliability, influencing and facilitating operations involvement to achieve project outcomes supporting a smooth ramp up and handover

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in a field which will compliment operational readiness related activities with demonstrated experience in the field (Mining, Geology, Surveying or similar)
• Your specialist advice and support on operating practices and processes in a mining context.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, able to build strong functional relationships with partners in a complex, matrix organisation.
• Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills.
• Mature approach to issues and strong decision making skills
• Proven ability in safety leadership in the mining or relevant industry.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of and work experience in operational readiness

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)

Who we are
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.
Where you’ll be working
This is a Perth based tole working out from our CBD Office.
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.
We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.
Applications close on 20th of January 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).