Advisor Contractor Management

Contractor Management Advisor

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Opportunity to participate in the improvement of iron ore’s contractor management
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Offered Fly in Fly out from Perth on an 8:6 roster or residentially at Tom Price

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Contractor Management Advisor to support delivery of Iron Ore’s contractor management strategy across the greater Tom Price and Marandoo (GTM) and engage suppliers working with the contractor management system as it improves and evolves.

Data is one of our most important assets. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals. With a clear focus on values, behaviours, performance, and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

This role is a great opportunity for an energetic and performance driven individual who is keen to develop their leadership skills.

Reporting to the Specialist Contractor Management in the Operational Excellence team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will be:

• Monitoring of contractor work for compliance with the 5-step CM process and RTIO HSE standards and policies (incl. attendance of PSIs and participation in LIF/QSI)
• Coaching and mentoring of GTM Company Representatives in all CM aspects
• Assist GTM Company Representatives in mentoring of contracting partners and subcontractors in all aspects of RTIO policies and procedures related to contractor work
• Participation in safety resets, incident investigations, walk the contracts as required.
• Facilitation of GTM CM training
• Support of department leads with CM reporting and dashboards.

What you’ll bring

• Knowledge of contractor management systems
• Tertiary qualifications (preferably degree qualified)
• A diverse skill set and experience in one or more of the areas of operational leadership, maintenance leadership, procurement, communities, HSE, HR and Business Improvement
• A passion for working with people and driving true partnerships with our suppliers
• An ability to engage, influence and form productive relationships spanning several layers in the organisation
• Previous experience in working with Pilbara Aboriginal Businesses, leading contractors in the field, being a leader in the mining industry, or working in contractor management is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability 
• A strong commitment to health and safety 

What we offer

• 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) 

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where You'll Be Working

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

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.

Applications close on 20 October 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.