Crew Leader

Crew Leader

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Permanent role, based in Launceston, TAS – domestic relocation will be provided if req’d

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are seeking a passionate Crew leader for the Carbon shift based at our Launceston site. If you have a great blend of technical and interpersonal skills- this could be your next big opportunity to lead with impact with a focus on continuous improvement and development of the team.

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.With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career. Working a 12-hour shift day/night roster and reporting to the Superintendent Carbon Operations you will be:

• Supporting and leading a small team across all three sub areas within the Carbon department Green Carbon, Rodding room and Carbon Baking furnace.
• Ensuring site safety and operational standards are adhered to within your team.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for your team
• Reporting safety incidents, near misses and quality issues
• Communicating safety and quality alerts to the production team.
• Conducting daily toolbox meetings with the production team
• Monitoring, understanding, reporting, and recording operational KPI’s for your team.
• Liaising with Asset management team/ Peer to work through operational issues in a timely manor and escalating when required.

About you

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

• A proven record of delivering outstanding safety performance.
• Demonstrate Proactive and Positive leadership skills that result in an effective, engaged team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence, and build credibility and trust across all levels of the organisation
• The desire to work with the operations, technical and leadership team to improve the quality and operations.
• Demonstrate the ability to trouble shoot and perform under limited supervision.

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
• 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)
• Possible 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

Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.