Adviser Laboratory and Building Services

• Play a key role in maintaining a world-class technical development, laboratory and pilot plant facility that supports Rio Tinto's growth, innovation and closure studies 

• Grow your capability across facilities management, project coordination and contractor leadership while partnering with technical specialists across multiple commodities 

• Melbourne-based role offering a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to influence a unique research and testing centre 

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. 

About the role 

We are looking for an Adviser Laboratory and Building Services to help the Technical Development and Operations division maintain a safe, efficient and high-performing workplace that supports studies, projects, innovation and closure activities across Rio Tinto. This role contributes to the operational effectiveness of the Bundoora Technical Development Centre (BTDC), a state-of-the-art facility supporting laboratory testing, pilot plant programs and technical development work across multiple commodities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving practical challenges, working with a diverse range of stakeholders and influencing continuous improvement across a complex operational environment. 

What you’ll be doing 

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance and Facilities and working in a collaborative community within the Technical Development and Operations division, you will: 

• Maintain the safe and efficient operation of office spaces, laboratories, pilot plant areas, plant rooms and site grounds 

• Support compliance with Rio Tinto standards, Australian regulations and site health, safety and environmental requirements 

• Coordinate and oversee electrical, mechanical, cleaning and other service contractors to deliver quality outcomes 

• Coordinate building maintenance activities, security systems and site service requirements to minimise disruption to operations 

• Support office fit-outs, workspace reconfigurations and facility upgrades that meet evolving business needs 

• Coordinate building-related projects and improvements from planning through to successful completion 

• Maintain equipment, supply and storage processes to support day-to-day laboratory and site operations 

About you 

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application. 

Required for Success 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple facility, maintenance and contractor activities within a safety-critical environment 

• Experience in facilities management, building maintenance, site services or a similar operational support role within industrial, research, manufacturing, laboratory or technical environments 

• Relevant trade, facilities, maintenance or building services qualifications, or equivalent practical experience 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience using maintenance, contractor management or facility management processes 

• Experience leading or supervising contractors and supporting risk management, safe work procedures and compliance activities 

Helpful for Success 

• Knowledge of laboratory, pilot plant or technical development environments 

• Current licences or certifications such as forklift, working at heights, confined space or dogman 

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 & cultural leave) 

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 

• Possible domestic relocation assistance 

Where you’ll be working 

Bundoora  

The BTDC is a large 7000m2 facility with offices, laboratories, large scale testing facilities.  We support Rio Tinto to innovate and deliver value for Growth and Closure studies.  We work across all of Rio Tinto’s product groups and commodities.