Project Delivery Superintendent

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

• 9 days on, 5 days off - FIFO from Perth

• Site Based Hope Downs

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 an experienced Project Delivery Superintendent to partner with the business to manage overseeing and coordinating all contractor-led haulage activities involving road trains.

This role is a great opportunity to apply your industry knowledge to facilitate the CMS (Contractor Management System) deliverables in the Hope Downs Mine Production team. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while managing relationships with contracted haulage service providers. 

The Superintendent plays a key leadership role in upholding CRM safety standards, CMS obligations, and safe operational performance across the haulage function.

Reporting to the Mine Production Manager and working in a collaborative team; you will:

• Lead and manage road train haulage contractors in line with contractual terms and site requirements

• Monitor, record, and report HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and SOW (Scope of Work) performance

• Ensure HSE, CRM (Contractor Resource Management), field time, variation control, and cost management requirements are met

• Lead Supervisors under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 with functions as per Schedule 26

• Conduct regular contractor performance reviews and Monitor haulage performance metrics

• Drive continuous improvement in road train logistics and load efficiency

• Champion a strong safety culture aligned with site RTIO HSE standards

• Ensure contractors adhere to traffic management plans, fatigue management, load restraint protocols, and speed limits

• Participate in incident investigations involving contractor fleet and personnel

• Support audits, reviews, and compliance inspections involving road train operations

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and our team

• Previous experience leading teams and/or HSE leadership experience

• Experience in heavy haulage or mining logistics, preferably with road trains

• Strong understanding of contractor management and road train operations

• Solid working knowledge of contractor management framework, systems, policies, standards and practices

• Highly effective organisational, time management and communication skills;

• Current “C” class driver's licence

• Approved Risk Management Training

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.  

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women 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

• 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

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

• Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Applications for this role will close on 18/07/2025, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.