M8 Safeworker

Network Protection Officer – (M8)

• Residential or FIFO role in Karratha, and FIFO to Tom Price from Perth
• Great life-style role offering family friendly roster of 8 days on and 6 days off with predominately day shifts
• Two opportunities available

About the role

We are looking for a Network Protection Officer to Lead, Plan and execute Local Protection Authority and Track Protection Authority activities throughout the RTIO network.

This role is a great opportunity work closely with specialists to undertake task specific safeworking to support the day-to-day network protection requirements for all renewals and maintenance activities. Ensure legislative, RTIO process and system safety compliance across the RTIO rail network.

Reporting to the Network Protection Safeworking Supervisor, your duties will include:

• Manage the critical risks of rail maintenance worksites and implement the appropriate type of network protection for the works performed
• Effectively execute, support and drive the network protection functions of Rio Tinto Rail Maintenance teams for both inland and coastal operations compliance with RTIO Operating Rules, Procedures and Authorities
• Ensure thorough consideration, understanding and verification of heritage and environmental approvals
• Proactively provide Leadership in the Field by engaging in safety interactions across all worksite team members including external contractors
• Maintain effective communication and proactively build positive relationships with all stakeholders to collaborate, problem solve and achieve favourable business outcomes
• Foster a culture of continuous safety and productivity improvement in the development of existing integrated systems, introduction of new technology and work planning and execution
• Champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and demonstrate respectful behaviours
• Coach, mentor and train safeworking personnel (M1 to M5).
• Engage with stakeholders to develop Site Safety Management Plans and deliver Network Protection Pre-Start briefings
• Drive and monitor performance expectations for employees (and contractors) and coach performance against these standards including implementing corrective and improvement initiatives in accordance with RTIO policy.
• Ensure all safeworking personnel including contractors are effectively qualified and appropriately supported regarding but not limited to:

• Safeworking execution at worksites;
• Safeworking planning (SSMP’s, obstructions etc)
• Training;
• Safety;
• CRM (Critical Risk Management)

What You’ll Bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will possess leadership capabilities with a collaborative approach. You will also be required to :

• Multitask to deliver results with excellent attention detail while managing challenging and conflicting priorities
• Follow specific rules and procedures and work within tight parameters
• Demonstrate a solution focussed mindset strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in a quick and thorough manner
• C Class Manual Drivers licence
• Strong communication skills.
• Good level of computer literacy
• Ability to effectively manage rail safety of a workgroup

What’s on Offer

• 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
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes airport parking, cars and superannuation
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

Where you will be working

With two opportunities on offer, one role will be FIFO from Perth to Tom Price and one will have the option of being FIFO from Perth to Karratha, or residential in the coastal town, with a short drive to our rail operations in Dampier.

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers –generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium –the world’s first to be certified “responsible” –helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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