Laboratory Supervisor - Southern Operations

Supervisor Laboratory – Southern Operations

• Monday to Friday roster day work only!
• An encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Work at a state of the art, modern facility with a 50 year life of mine plan- Live and work in Weipa!

About the role

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.

We are looking for a Supervisor Laboratory to lead and support our Mining Operations in Weipa and Amrun to achieve product quality control from mine to market. The results from the laboratories contribute to many business decisions and are a critical part of the operations process.

The laboratories prepare and analyse bauxite samples taken for both internal (mining/exploration) and external (shipping) customers from the Amrun, Andoom and East Weipa bauxite mines.

Working Monday to Friday, and reporting to the Laboratory Specialist, you will be:

• Leading the day to day operations of the Laboratory and it’s people including providing visible leadership, driving positive safety culture and ensuring safety standards are upheld
• Directing, allocating, and performing tasks required to optimize and maintain the Laboratory’s assets, technologies and resources
• Leading by example, communicating effectively and ensuring values of the business are adhered to
• Supporting, coaching and mentoring the Laboratory team in the form of training and development for current, new or improved methods and procedures;
• Producing ancillary reports for the Laboratory and customers;
• Leading the continuous improvement and development of Laboratory methods and procedures to ensure that industry best practice is maintained;

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A passion for people and values-based leadership driving the Rio Tinto values and respectful behaviours
• Frontline leadership experience in a Laboratory, industrial field or similar
• Experience in troubleshooting and working with data to analyse and prepare reports and reccomendations
• High level computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

It will also be desirable if you have:

• A bachelor degree in chemistry or relevant experience
• Analytical chemistry experience (3-5years)
• An understanding of quality systems - particularly ISO 17025 or ISO 9001
• Experience in Laboratory Quality Management systems, LIMS, SAP
• Cert IV in Training and Assessing, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of XRF calibration and operation

 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 be eligible for company housing. This role’s shift arrangement is Monday to Friday Day work only with the option to participate in a condensed work arrangement where you would have every second Friday off.

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance + Amrun allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• 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)

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

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. 

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.