Business Improvement Specialist - Risk

Business Improvement Specialist - Risk

• Would suit candidates with Operational backgrounds with passion for Business Improvement
• Role is integral to Rio’s largest cultural transformation – Safe Production Systems
• FIFO Family-friendly 4:3/5:2 roster from Perth

About the role

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

We are seeking an experienced Business Improvement Specialist with a focus on risk to join our Cape Lambert site as part of the Operational Excellence team, to manage and coordinate the operational Risk portfolio.

Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Driving the risk process and assist in removing roadblocks to execution
• Supporting the Management team through business planning cycles (including the annual plan), providing analytical support and insight on risk, BI, and the productivity program’s profile across the operations 
• Engaging with leaders and partners to integrate risk into operational decision-making and core business processes including investment in projects, planning and assurance activities 
• Encouraging proactive management of risks to the benefit of the business through monitoring overall risk owner performance, overall status of material risks, control effectiveness, action management, facilitating divisional risk reviews and escalating issues as required
• Developing, governing and coordinating the divisional annual business plan
• Effectively prioritising risk and BI and completing accurate forecasting
• Actively developing the risk acumen of site, leaders and champions
• Supporting the site’s productivity program (PDP)
• Champion and govern the Management of Change (MOC) process providing coaching and support as required
• Deliver value through identifying opportunities aligned with risk and strategy, and execution of improvement projects (Lean, Practical Problem Solving and Six Sigma projects);
• Develop and leverage strong working relationships with key stakeholders to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supporting the deployment of the Rio Tinto Safe Production System (RTSPS), which puts people at the centre, to identify best practice and drive a cultural change across the business on our journey to becoming the best operator

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and the team
• A degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related
• Experience in project leadership, capital, process improvements or similar
• Experience in project leadership, change management and cross functional teams
• Highly effective organisational, time management, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to communicate new ideas, influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• A high level of computer literacy including developing, automating, and managing spreadsheets, reports, and the ability to learn new software
• Current C Class driver’s license (manual)

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 14^th December 2022 (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.