Specialist Contractor Management

Specialist Contractor Management

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Opportunity to grow as a leader by supporting a small teams of highly capable individuals
• Help us meet our aspirational goal of being The Best Operator
• Lifestyle friendly roster: 5/2, 4/3 Fly in Fly Out to Tom Price

Where we’re all welcome 

Our people are at our heart 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 Contractor Management Specialist to oversee the administration of key operational and maintenance contracts and lead a small team of Contract management advisors. This role will ensure the measures of contract performance are in place and key performance indicators are reported and monitored with the support of our internal and external partners.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase an individual’s analytical and result driven expertise to ensure contractual obligations are met as well as build on your leadership skills and coach a wide group of people through Contract Management best practices.

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 and 5/2, 4/3 or residential roster which will give you time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

Reporting to the Manager Operational Excellence you will;

• Support, develop and lead your team of Contract management advisors
• Work with internal and external partners
• Ensure that the commercial requirements of the contracts are met.
• Work closely with Procurement business partner on site, Labour and Maintenance, and Mining equipment category teams to maintain effective partnerships.
• Monitor the operational performance of the contract partner and monitor the quality and standard of services delivered (including maintenance, inventory management and HSE performance).
• Make recommendations, provide advice, support and on-going guidance around the standards, structure, capabilities, key practices, and critical controls required to deliver full contract value, in line with Operations, Contractor Management and Procurement category strategies.
• Complete cost planning, monthly financial reporting, and full year cost forecasting.
• Complete monthly claim analysis, month end reporting and reviewing monthly pricing reconciliations.
• Provide input into contract variations, fact-based analysis and category strategies.

What you’ll bring

• Strong communication / interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships
• Commercially savvy and have technical experience to drive productivity and efficiency
• A drive and eagerness to develop yourself and your team
• Ability to work autonomously, drive outcomes and meet action plans
• Exposure to contract management in mining operations, procurement and/or project management
• Ability to communicate and influence leadership and implement changes through frontline
• Solid performance coaching capability and ability to develop and build credibility among peers
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Commitment to Rio Tinto value drivers of Care, Courage and Curiosity
• Current C Class driver’s license

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 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
• 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)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• 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

Where you’ll be working

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

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 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. 

Applications for this role will close on 23^rd Sep 2024, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.