Principal Advisor - Capital Delivery Weipa

Principal Advisor - Capital Delivery Weipa

• Amrun based role
• Camp based accommodation whilst on shift
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment – Weipa
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits 
• We offer paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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. 

The Amrun Mine Site is located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa with a life expectancy of 40 plus years to expand our bauxite operations and continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits. This expansion will strengthen the economy and provide exciting opportunities for the people of Cape York and Queensland for future generations. Based at Amrun, you will travel from Weipa town to Amrun for your shifts.

The Principal Advisor – Project Delivery is responsible for the execution phase of multiple large civil projects as well as other mechanical & infrastructure projects within the Weipa capital portfolio to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget or better. This includes construction input into the feasibility stages of each project, input into the estimation of construction costs and schedules, materials, equipment and human resource planning for execution of the projects.

The role provides leadership to a team of Project Superintendents and Construction Leads that are assigned to deliver capital projects pre-dominantly on our Amrun operational sites. The Principal Advisor – Project Delivery actively leads a safety focused culture through disciplined compliance with Rio Tinto safety management systems. As the central focus point for project execution activities in Amrun and Weipa, this role will co-ordinate key material, equipment and human resources with a priority on workforce diversity.

You'll ensure that internal and external stakeholders at all levels are actively engaged, and beneficial relationships between the capital project teams and Rio Tinto Weipa Operations, subcontractors, community and other external parties are developed and maintained.

Working a 44-hour week which can be Monday-Friday or a compressed 9-day fortnight and reporting to the Manager Project Delivery Weipa you'll enjoy working within an exciting environment. Key accountabilities include:

• Manage a team of Project Superintendents and Construction Leads to ensure the consistent delivery of the project portfolio safely, within budget and on time or better
• Lead by example and coach the team to continually improve safety performance, take responsibility for own personal safety and working practices and ensure the safety of all others, especially those under direct supervision
• Ensure compliance with the mine safety and health legislation and report to the Senior Site Executive (SSE) for this purpose
• Ensure effective project sponsor and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Working within a matrix organisation, ensure regular and effective communication with the project services team
• Monitor progress, ensuring that work quality is of a high standard and regularly report portfolio construction progress and compliance against plan
• Provide construction input to tender review processes and support project study phase requirements including safety, risk, constructability, schedule, cost and lessons learnt
• Development and implementation of construction management plans for each project
• Effectively manage the full utilisation of all on-site resources (equipment and human resources) for efficient execution of all projects
• Understand the critical risks and opportunities and have effective controls in place to minimise the impacts and maximise opportunities throughout the construction phase of project
• Have a clear understanding of project contract terms and conditions, including contract variation and change management processes

About you

• A recognised degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related discipline or a trade qualification
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, Management or Supervisory qualifications desirable
• Engineers Australia or similar professional membership would be advantageous
• Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline, including experience in construction management positions
• A thorough understanding of industrial construction environments and proven supervisory experience in multi-disciplinary teams
• Bulk earthworks civil experience in residue/tailings facilities and as well haul roads
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and supervisory skills. Must be able to build, motivate, develop and manage an effective team.
• Excellent management skills including the ability to plan, set goals; and manage time, priorities, resources, accountabilities, schedules and cost
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What we offer 

Be 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 competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
• Wellbeing benefits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Relocation support

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 will be working

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, extends the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly builds on our 55-year history on the Western Cape. 

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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. 

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Applications close on 5 September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date). Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.