Specialist Applications - Technical Systems

Specialist Applications – Technical Systems

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Work in a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for exposure to both highly visible projects and cutting-edge technology
• Permanent opportunity based in Perth

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Specialist Applications – Technical Systems who will be the subject matter expert in Operational Technology and Applications Management. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that maximum value is achieved by the customers of IS&T in the operational use/support of the technical systems that supports the mining, processing, supply chain logistics, inventory management processes and other supporting operational systems.

Reporting to the Superintendent Technical Systems and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our IS&T function, you will:

• Be responsible for managing and maintaining a portfolio of systems (application, data and integration)
• Be the functional expert for a defined set of applications/interfaces (SME) and provide a detailed definition of how various applications will support business requirements and meet Service Level objectives
• Maintain and improve integration and application reference architectures and supporting frameworks.
• Ensure the application change portfolio is progressing with visibility of the entire change portfolio in mind and within the agreed approvals processes, timeframes, constraints, and standards.
• Provide consultation to improve existing technical systems.
• Drive the end-to-end functional definition, design, configuration, and testing of the integrated technical systems solution in line with BU/IS&T strategies and direction. This includes QA/Review requirements specifications, detailed design specifications, test plans, test results, estimates and user documentation for solution coverage and completeness

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Subject Matter Expert in operational systems, mainly with integrations and applications
• Substantial experience in maintaining and managing complex applications and data platforms preferably with large scale and diverse organisations
• Practical experience with managing multi-vendor, support and solution delivery teams
• Excellent collaboration, influencing and negotiation abilities, particularly with highly technical resources
• Tertiary qualification or higher in IT or related degree, or relevant experience

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Qualifications in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and/or Agile Frameworks (e.g., SCRUM)
• Knowledge of end-to-end mining business process

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety and mental health is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary plus annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including fully subsidised private hospital insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive employee share scheme.
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• 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.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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.