Disaster Management & Projects Officer

• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values driven
• Access to industry-leading technical development programs
• Join our global-leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities!

About the role

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

The Weipa Town Authority is currently looking for a Disaster Management & Projects Officer to assist with Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and Public Works operations and administration support.

Reporting to the Supervisor Public Works, you will be responsible for:

• Annual review of disaster management plans
• Design and implement community education programs and events on disaster resilience and preparation
• Management of State grant funding and expenditure
• Assist Local Disaster Coordination Centre with response and recovery of a disaster event within the region
• Manage monthly LDMG meetings including agenda, bookings & meeting minutes
• Maintain LDMG member training matrix
• Provide administrative support to Supervisor Works, LDMG Chair, QFES Coordinator and Far North District Disaster Management Group and other departments as required
• Assist with preparation of scopes of work and contractor management for town projects
• Liaise with grounds and cleaning service providers to manage town services scope and contract requirements
• Manage community and internal stakeholder feedback relating to grounds and cleaning contract

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High level computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite – Word / Excel/Outlook)
• Previous administration experience and qualifications
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills of your own work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team and autonomously
• A current Queensland C (Car) class driver license
• Previous experience in Disaster Management & Local Government is preferred, though not essential

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary & secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more

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 almost 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

Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.

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.