Business Improvement Advisor

Business Improvement Advisor

• Role is integral to Rio’s largest cultural transformation – Safe Production Systems
• FIFO role on 5/2, 4/3 roster from Perth or residentially based in Cape Lambert area 
• Roles would suit candidates with operational or engineering backgrounds

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Advisor Business Improvement to provide support, training, coaching and program management for business improvement initiatives, Straight Line Shift and Paperless Maintainer/Mobility, across our Cape Lambert operations.

This role is suited to a highly motivated individual who is passionate about being part of the solution, driving positive outcomes of the programmes and has a desire to develop their knowledge in business improvement.

The position is residentially based at our Cape Lambert ports.

Reporting to the Specialist Business Improvement and working in a collaborative team, you will be:

• Assisting in gathering initiative data, monthly reports for business reporting and information centres;
• Developing effective initiative scopes, shares in knowledge and lessons learned;
• Leading associated initiatives and managing change (e.g. cultural shift, strategic change or ongoing improvements) to ensure effectiveness and efficiency within the business;
• Providing technical support to project stakeholders;
• Developing and leveraging strong working relationships with key internal and external customers in order to drive continuous improvement;
• Identifying and investigating issues related to assigned initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and others;
• A relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification or extensive practical field experience in fixed plant desirable;
• Proficient SAP skills;
• Excellent communication skills focused on maintaining positive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders;
• A problem-solving mindset centred on offering solutions to improve safety, eliminate waste, reduce costs and remove delays;
• Able to effectively prioritise, organise and coordinate workload proactively to suit altering priorities or assist others;
• Self-motivated and capable of working either autonomously and within a team;
• Able to provide guidance and support to the Cape Lambert Ports and Marine teams to effectively use and embed digital platforms and their applications;
• Sound analytical abilities or the desire to develop in this area.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• An understanding of being part of continuous improvement programmes
• An operational or engineering background
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Knowledge of Straight Line Shift and Paperless Maintainer/Mobility
• Lean Six Sigma qualifications (Green, yellow or white Belt)

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 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)

Where you’ll be working

Cape Lambert

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

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 31^st January 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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. 

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.