Product Development Superintendent

Superintendent – Product Development - Fixed Term 

 We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Opportunities and support to learn and grow your career
• Balance your career and your life 
• Fixed term Opportunity – 9 months
• Perth Based, Central Park, working Monday-Friday

 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 are looking for a Product Development Superintendent to join our Knowledge Management team based in our Central Park office. You’ll oversee the development of Power BI Reports & Power Apps supporting Rio Tinto Iron Ore, ensuring use of governed data, alignment with the business objective and strategy. The role focuses on supporting the development lifecycle from ideation to deployment and support.     

 You’ll be part of a supportive 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 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 Principal Knowledge Management, you will:   

• Oversee backlog management and establish clear priorities for tasks.
• Offer valuable coaching and guidance to support the growth and success of the team.
• Assess team capabilities and align project assignments with their skill sets for optimal efficiency.
• Facilitate discussions on new and existing product development initiatives and partnering with Iron Ore teams to find opportunities to build governed data products    

What you’ll bring   

• Your unwavering dedication to safety for both yourself and your team
• Your passion for fostering a culture that celebrates neurodiversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect
• Your adeptness at navigating strategic decision-making and communicating effectively with key stakeholders
• Your proven track record in data management and reporting functions
• Your demonstrated expertise in digital product development, complemented by your proficiency in change management, business improvement, or deployment strategies

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.  

 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 
• 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. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

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  

 This role is based at Central Park, Monday-Friday.

Applications close 25th of April 2024.