Area Manager Argyle

Area Manager- Argyle

• Passion and commitment to the continual improvement of operations management and safety
• 2/1 Roster FIFO Perth
• Exciting opportunity to join a leading global company.

About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to join Rio Tinto’s Argyle site. In this position you will be Accountable for delivery of the engineering and contract execution from scope development through to post construction handover.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced and established Area Manager & professional leader, This key role will see you leading a team and overseeing contractor delivery to achieve successful outcomes in safety, quality, cost & schedule. Achievement of these outcomes relies on proactive project management, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well. 

Reporting to the Project Manager Argyle Closure working a 2/1 FIFO Roster you will be:

• Managing contracts, construction and engineering packages - cost and schedule performance, contract administration, engineering, quality and risk
• Implementing, refining and improving project delivery methods and standards
• Identifying and managing key project risks
• Technical support to RT Closure. Involving high level stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Managing and developing the performance of a team of project Engineers in line with Rio Tinto’s company values, in order to achieve objectives.
• Leading key projects & production improvement activities and cost reduction processes
• Provide support and lead elements of project assurance activities
• Role modelling collaboration to build effective relationships and drive productivity

What you’ll bring 

• A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others
• Ability to promote, mentor and drive a diverse way of thinking
• Previous experience in Leading project / production improvements and cost reduction processes
• Significant leadership experience as an area manager or similar challenging operational role
• Experience Managing contracts, construction and engineering packages
• Proven experience managing a wide range of stakehokders in a time sensitive environment
• Extensive experience in managing onsite construction Project activities
• Contractor management and engagement experience
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives/projects
• Tertiary qualifications within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines is desirable but not required

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution - our 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 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 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)
• 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.

Where you’ll be working

This role with be on a 2/1 roster FIFO from Perth to Argyle.

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 27^th of June 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to close advertising prior to this date).

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.