Contractor Management Advisor

Contractor Management Advisor – West Angelas Operation

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Fly in fly out roster 8 days on, 6 days off

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

The Operational Excellence team at our West Angelas mine operations, is looking to recruit Contractor Management Advisor to support delivery of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s (RTIO) contractor management strategy across West Angelas 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 will 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 Contractor Management Specialist, you will:

• Monitor 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)
• Coach and mentor of West Angelas company representatives in the 5 steps of Contractor Management
• Assist West Angelas company representatives in mentoring of contracting partners and subcontractors in all aspects of RTIO policies and procedures related to contractor work
• Support and assist department leaders with the Contractor Engagement Solutions systems (CES)
• Participate in safety and procurement processes
• Support department leads with CM data
• Engage with contracting partners

This position will be offered on a fly in, fly out roster of 8 days on, 6 days off and will suit those living in Western Australia or those willing to relocate on a permanent basis. 

Where you’ll be working

Located 110km west of Newman in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, West Angelas operates on a fly in fly out roster from Perth, Broome and Busselton.

West Angelas is a pioneer in autonomous technologies – we were the first site to trial autonomous haul trucks and incorporate autonomous drilling into our operations in 2008, and we continue to have one of the largest mining fleets in the Pilbara.

Our high grade, low phosphorous Marra Mamba orebody is an integral part of the Pilbara Blend, contributing both lump and fines products on around four trains each day. At the West Angelas hub there are state-of-the-art power generation and refueling facilities. These facilities supply power and diesel fuel to the East Pilbara mine sites.

The future is bright at West Angelas with ongoing growth projects at Deposits C and D, as well as additional deposits under study providing enormous opportunities for personal development and career growth.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• 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
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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 26 May 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)