Manager HSEC

Manager HSEC

• Be part of a our impeccable ESG journey
• Lead a multi-disciplinary group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Key leadership role within Operations to deliver value
• Join a dynamic leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• FIFO, Perth based (regular commute) and Residential opportunities available across the Pilbara

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

To become the most valued resource business and achieve RT Iron Ore strategy, HSEC plays a critical part with key deliverables. At the asset/ division these deliverables include;

• Enable improvement of physical and psychosocial safety outcomes for RTIO workforce, including contractors.
• Ensure effective risk management and compliance with standards, permits, and regulations – including improvement initiatives and RT/external commitments.

The Manager HSEC role is accountable for this delivery through leading a multi-disciplinary team at each of our mine sites, across our supply chain businesses and within operational technical support.

We are looking for Manager HSEC roles for several of our assets and divisions across the Pilbara, to lead and implement key Heath, Safety, Environment and for residential towns, community initiatives including the management of systems, processes, procedures and programs.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the asset/ divisional leadership team as the single point of accountability for all HSEC matters. This is an exciting, fast paced role, that requires you to be across all aspects of HSEC, interfacing with asset General Managers and Operational leaders, while leading a dedicated team of multidisciplined professionals.

Through coaching, guidance and governance activities, the Manager HSEC will partner across Operations and Functions to clarify, connect and simplify ways of working and improving HSEC risk management and performance outcomes for sustainable business value.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the General Manager HSEC and working in a collaborative community within Iron Ore, you will:

• Be a key member of the asset/ divisions leadership team
• Lead a team of high performing technical professionals
• Enable improvement of physical and psychosocial safety outcomes
• Ensure effective risk management and compliance
• Partner with assets to develop key regional community stakeholders whilst supporting business priorities and community expectations
• Improve effectiveness and efficiency of HSEC systems, processes, and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of HSEC strategy and planning for the HSEC function
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities
• Use data driven insights to provide guidance and governance, through recommendations on management response actions to operational and functional leadership teams

What you’ll bring

Skills & Competencies 

• Inclusive and operational leadership with a people-centric approach
• Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagements
• Capacity to organise, track and manage several activities and issues at any given time
• Ability to partner effectively to deliver outcomes
• Safety leadership and knowledge; fundamentals
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Critical thinking and ability to synthesise information into clear narrative
• Mining operations, communities, social impact, and stakeholder engagement experience
• HSEC standards and procedures
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Operational and/or HSEC discipline experience
• Inclusive and operational leadership experience with a people-centric approach
• Mining operations, communities, social impact and stakeholder engagement experience
• Situational awareness balancing day-to-day operational needs with future strategic focus with the ability to effectively deliver outcomes
• A growth mindset to solve problems creatively and adapt to circumstances – with empathy for others
• Knowledge of HSEC standards and procedures

What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• 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’ll be workingIn the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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.

Applications close on 22nd September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).