Contractor Coordinator

Contractor Coordinator

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Residential role with housing provided in Nhulunbuy, NT

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Contractor Coordinator to work within the Contract Department to support Gove Mining Operations in Supervising the day-to-day operations of all additional work undertaken by contracting companies, as well as being the contact for project teams working or visiting the mine area.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated and effective leader to increase their leadership capability by providing guidance, support, assurance and expert advice on contractor management practices across the operation.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Superintendent Mining and working in a collaborative community within the Mining Production team, you will:

• Ensure full understanding and adherence to all agreements, contracts, and CMX framework processes, including reviewing work method statements and JSEA documents.

• Assist company representatives in managing contractors across scope, risk, and administration, while providing ongoing guidance and support to various workgroups.

• Oversee mobilisation of contractor staff (60+ individuals) and machinery to site, ensuring readiness and alignment with operational needs.

• Administer site-specific inductions, training, and refresher courses to maintain compliance and safety standards.

• Conduct safety interactions, CCFVs, and coaching; report and investigate incidents; ensure adherence to critical risk protocols.

• Work closely with Mine Shift Supervisor and operations team, attend pre-start meetings, and maintain effective communication across departments.

• Supervise contractor-led site projects (e.g., drilling, asbestos removal, timber collection), and chair monthly progress meetings.

• Initiate maintenance notifications, process purchase requisitions, obtain quotes, and log/report daily shift details accurately.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• A strong background in mining operations, with 5–10+ years of experience in contractor supervision or site coordination.

• Relevant qualifications such as Cert III in Surface Extraction, Cert IV in Work Health and Safety, and/or Trainer Assessor certification.

• A deep understanding of Rio Tinto Aluminium Group (RTAG) mine policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to clearly convey complex information to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

• Confidence in interpreting and applying legal contracts and documents, ensuring accurate implementation and adherence.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively across teams and cultures.

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

• Full relocation assistance within Australia provided to the residential town, company housing provided in all residential towns,

• Full relocation provided to one of our FIFO hubs from elsewhere in Australia

• 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)

• Remote area allowance

• Remote area holiday travel assistance

Where you will be working

Our Gove Operations have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years. Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, each year the operation produces approximately 12 million tonnes of bauxite.

With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management, and closure activities following our decision to close the site’s alumina refinery and associated Residue Disposal Area in 2017. 

We expect our bauxite mining operations on the Gove Peninsula will cease in 2030 and we are undertaking significant work to support closure of the operation. We also recognise our operations take place on Indigenous-owned land, and we are committed to working together to achieve a positive future for Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula post-mining.

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 10th August 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.