Mine Operations Supervisor

Mine Operations Supervisor

• Join 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
• Working at Amrun, you will play a part in the moulding of the future of Cape York!

About the role

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

We are looking for a Mining Supervisor to lead a large, diverse team of mine operators to ensure safety, people and production targets are met. We are looking for a passionate, people leader who can lead the team to success!

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.

This is a great opportunity for a people leader, who has a strong focus on safety and driving cultural change. Reporting to the Southern Operations Production Superintendent, 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;
• Coordinating all production activities through efficient use of fixed plant assets;
• Monitoring performance of the shift production targets and taking appropriate action to maintain the production requirements.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience leading large operational teams
• Ability to work with and get the best from a diverse workforce
• Strong communication skills along with the ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to “The way we work” and living our values
• Strong interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• A 'C' class driver’s license
• Computer literacy, including exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP and Power BI.

 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.

Closing date 30th October 22

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”