Project Manager - Weeli Wolli

Specialist Project Manager

• Opportunity to be part of our extensive Pilbara operations
• Support the Mine Water Management to deliver projects

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 different. 

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 Specialist Project Manager to lead and deliver business critical projects relating to Mine Water Management. This role will initially focus on rapid delivery of projects relating to a class iv risk relating to maintaining Weeli Wolli springs.

This role is specifically set up to ensure the assets in the Weeli Wolli Creek are fit for purpose and is a great opportunity for those seeking a rewarding work environment where you will work closely with multiple site based, Perth based and external vendors including Environmental team, MWM (Mine Water Management) team, WRE team, external and internal subject matter experts.

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 on an 8 & 6 roster 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 Superintendent MWM, you will be:

• Work with long term plans and ensure assets are capable of delivering their required function.
• Leading capital and operations funded projects to deliver business requirement
• Manage multiple projects, setting timelines and delivering projects as per these timelines.
• Ensuring all Rio Tinto Health and Safety Standards, policies, procedures and specifications are being adhered to
• first and that the correct work is completed on time & budget
• Ensuring effective communication between all teams and support staff and communicating business/department priorities to the team in a timely manner

What you’ll bring

• Proactive approach with a strong commitment in driving a safe working culture and environment
• A passionate project manager who enjoys achieving results.
• A desire to engage and built relationships with other teams and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering projects (generally <$2M)
• An understanding of pipelines, fluid flow, dewatering, reliability concepts (RCM\FMEA, Block modelling etc) will all be desirable
• Ability to communicate through all levels of the business.
• A current valid driver's license
• Relevant qualification and experience - Qualified Engineer is desirable, but not mandatory.

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.

Where you will be working

Located 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 and is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4. Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

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, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

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. 

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

Applications close on 25^th of October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)