Crew Leader- Reduction lines 1 & 2

Crew Leader – Reduction lines 1&2

• Exciting and challenging leadership role leading a large team within the world class Boyne Smelter
• Continue on your leadership journey with progression pathways within a global company
• Work for Rio Tinto in a busy regional town with a fantastic outdoor lifestyle and closeknit community

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

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.

About the role

Are you passionate about both process and people? Do you have an energetic leadership style with a drive for continuous improvement?

We are looking for a Crew Leader to join our Reduction Lines Team. This is a leadership role taking accountability for the direction of the team, providing coaching and feedback to team members, and delivering in a safe, agile and effective manner.

This is a great opportunity for a strong communicator that engages well with people. You must be able to perform well under pressure as you need to be able to work across multiple interfaces and have the ability to prioritise based on business value. If you are a problem-solver who can think on your feet- this could be the opportunity for you!

Reporting to Superintendent – Reduction lines 1 &2 and working a 4 on, 4 off (days and nights) roster; some of the responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Crew in a way that ensures that the performance of the team meets or exceeds plan
• Create a culture within the Crew which is aligned to the specific business objectives, and to display behaviours consistent with Rio Tinto values and vision.
• Deliver operational excellence by identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating and supervising shift related production activities on a daily basis
• Managing the safety and quality aspects of the team and related job tasks
• Setting priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with the other key stakeholders
• Developing relief Crew Leaders and other required capability within the team

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Ability to liaise with and communicate with a range of stakeholders
• A passion for people and values-based leadership and experience in leading teams (permanent or acting)
• Knowledge of the aluminium reduction process is preferrable but not essential
• Good problem solving and prioritization skills
• Computer literacy including exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts doing a mixture of days and nights (attractive shift allowance paid).

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 & 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)
• 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 will be working

Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL)

Opened in 1982, Boyne Smelters Limited is Australia’s second largest aluminium smelter with a 1,000-person strong workforce. Located approximately 20 kilometres south east of Gladstone at Boyne Island on the Central Queensland coast, BSL produces around 500,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum. 

Activities at BSL include manufacturing carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten material into aluminium products ready to ship. The smelter is connected via a conveyor belt to the Queensland Alumina Limited refinery for the supply of alumina.

Along with Yarwun Operations and Queensland Alumina Limited, BSL supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone

Every Voice Matters

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.