Senior Planner Network

Senior Network Planner

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating & optimising maintenance and project activities impacting the rail network
• Perth based role - from our State of the Art Operations Centre (Near Perth Domestic Airport)

What we are offering to you

• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee discounts with our many partners in banking, motoring, hotel accommodation, airlines/travel and retail

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Network Planner to provide a strategic & technical focus towards activities impacting the RTIO railway network. The role will take system, operational, maintenance, financial and reliability implications into consideration to ensure optimal strategies & tactics are in place to meet business needs.

This role is a great opportunity to influence the planning and optimisation of track maintenance, major projects and other on/ near- track activities. The role will continually collaborate, consult and communicate with various stakeholders including Rail Maintenance, Planning & Scheduling teams, Asset Management, Rail Operations, Major Projects, Engineering and other groups as required.

Working 5 days on, 2 days off roster and reporting to the Superintendent, Rail Planning & Logistics, you will be:

• Leveraging your strategic & technical mindset to input, develop & implement key projects and initiatives impacting the Rail Network
• Demonstrating the application of strong change management practices to ensure effective delivery of initiatives
• Proactively challenging existing planning processes to drive optimal operating strategies & tactics for execution teams
• Identifying learning’s from executed plans to ensure continuous improvement
• Support the development and upskilling of team members to promote a cross-functional team
• Influencing a broad stakeholder group to meet deliverables

What you will need for this roleTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in Operational / Production / Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Excellent problem solving and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work through & distill complex issues
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage and adapt to change in a highly dynamic environment

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Relevant experience in railway logistics, including track maintenance planning & safeworking practices
• Experience with Rio Tinto operational systems (e.g. NetPASS, MSF, HOS Rail, HOSTC, HOSDI) & Track Access Frameworks
• Broader system knowledge of Mine and Port interfaces
• Experience in systems and tools development & analytical capabilities

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn