Fixed Plant Coordinator - Amrun

Fixed Plant Coordinator – Amrun

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work at a state of the art, modern facility with a 50-year life of mine plan
• Working at Amrun, you will play a part in the moulding of the future of Cape York!

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Coordinator (L Band for internal employees) to play a critical role in assisting to lead a team of operators to ensure safety, people and production targets are met.This role is a great opportunity for somebody wanting to progress into a leadership role, who has a strong focus on safety and driving cultural change. Working a 4, 5, 5 lifestyle day/night shift roster and reporting to the Fixed Plant Supervisor, you will be:

• Providing visible leadership and driving the safety culture.
• Continually developing and upskilling team members.
• Participating in the measuring, analysing and recommendation of process improvements.
• Leading by example, communicating effectively and ensuring values of the business are adhered to.

What you will bring

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with and lead a diverse workforce
• Commitment to personal growth & development
• Commitment to “The way we work”
• Strong interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• A 'C' class driver’s license
• Prior experience in operating and inspecting fixed plant equipment
• Basic mechanical aptitude 

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Previous operational leadership experience
• Computer literacy, including exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel
• Strong communication skills along with the ability to work in a team environment 
• Exposure to other aspects of the fixed plant process (e.g. ship loading, On the Job Training, control room operations, etc.) 

 What we offer

This position is a residential role in Weipa. The successful applicant will be supported with relocation if coming from outside of Weipa and will go onto a housing waitlist for company housing. This position is based at Amrun so you will travel from Weipa to Amrun and stay at camp at Amrun whilst you are on shift. The shift pattern is 5 days, 4 off, 5 nights, 5 off, 4 days, 5 off continued.

We have a large range of employee benefits including:

• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Five weeks annual leave
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months
• 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.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto 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. Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late 2018 expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits.

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.