Principal Asset Development HME

Principal, Asset Development – Heavy Mining Equipment

Indigenous Leadership Opportunity

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to developing and increasing Indigenous leadership across our business. As an Indigenous employee in a professional or leadership role, you’ll be supported by the Indigenous Leadership team through bespoke and accelerated development programmes matched to your aspirations.

• Grow your career with a global leader in mining and learn from some of the best minds in the industry
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
• Join an inclusive and collaborative team alongside an experienced cohort of Indigenous professionals and leaders across the business

Where we’re all welcome  

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 who we are.  

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.   

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples who have relevant experience to join our Asset Development & Data team in Perth as Principal, Asset Development – Heavy Mining Equipment. You’ll be connecting Maintenance, Planning & Engineering, Studies and Operational Readiness teams, to ensure Asset Management Practices and Standards are considered and implemented as new equipment transitions from development assets to operational assets. 

You’ll be part of a diverse team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work Monday – Friday with ad hoc site travel and flexible working available, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

Reporting to the Manager Asset Development & Data, you will:

• Be the key connector between Maintenance, Planning & Engineering, Studies, Development & Technology and Project Readiness teams to ensure our Heavy Mining Equipment asset management requirements are not excluded
• Ensure the standardisation and selection of equipment through the project stages into operational handover is aligned to the Heavy Mining Equipment standards
• Ensure consideration is given to operational practices and maintenance concerns during the project feasibility studies
• Be the key connector between operational teams and regional teams, in preparation for and during the commissioning stages of projects, ensuring key plans are in place

What you’ll bring   

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset 
• Technical knowledge of mining operations and Heavy Mining Equipment
• Understanding of basic business finance concepts
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and risk management abilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnering skills
• Project management and leadership skills would be advantageous

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Rio Tinto is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 
• 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, cultural leave) 
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

Who we are  

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 working  

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres 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.

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