Project Lead

Perth Project Lead – HME Delivery

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion, diversity & respect
• Perth Based role with regular site visits to the Pilbara – 5 days on 2 off
• Leadership development opportunities maybe available across some projects
• Work in the central decision-making hub for Rio Tinto - Operations Centre

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the role

We are looking for a Perth Project Lead – HME Delivery to support the delivery of HME Projects in the Pilbara

This is a great opportunity for a high performing team member to make the next step in their career.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Principal HME Delivery and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Work closely with our internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support to the site HME Delivery team;

• Identify, monitor, and manage key issues and relationships at all phases of the HME Delivery Programme.
• Responsible for project progress against budget, schedule, and risk during all phases of the project.
• Manage project risks and ensures they are communicated and address in a timely manner
• Be available to travel to sites during machine delivery as required.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
• Demonstrated skills in Project management within the resources industry;
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP or similar
• Background in HME maintenance (Heavy Mobile equipment) highly regarded;
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office including Project and Excel;
• A current and valid manual ‘C Class’ driver's license.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Mechanical Trade qualification
• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Project management qualification
• Leadership experience

What we offer

• 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);

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 almost 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.

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.

Applications close on 18th May 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.