Stream Lead

Stream Lead – Rio Tinto Safe Production Systems

• Learn, grow and make a difference
• Exceptional opportunity to drive value at site and transform the way we work
• The role is site based across our Gladstone sites.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Stream lead, to together with our people, implement a system that takes the best practices from every corner of Rio Tinto and other industries under one roof. Rio Tinto Safe Production Systems (RTSPS) will be how we operate our assets, manage performance, and support our people. We see a huge potential to simplify how we work, stabilise our operations, collaborate and share best practices and make it sustainable.

This is a great opportunity for those with a change mindset and a genuine interest in our fundamental principle of being the ‘best operator’ This role requires demonstrated leadership experience in driving change and developing capability across our frontline operational leadership streams. You will work collaboratively with our existing teams to enhance, change, and shift our mindset and behaviours towards achieving sustained success across our business. A key part of this role is the expectation to be flexible when needing to mobilise across various teams and sites.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep our people safe and well.

Reporting to the Deployment Lead – Rio Tinto Safety Production System and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Support the team’s understanding & transition to the Rio Tinto Safe Production Systems (RSTS) way of working
• Support leaders in the deployment of practices and ensure PDCA’s are implemented, and practices are sustained
• Lead a stream in the RTSPS diagnostic and deployment phases.
• Develop and support the set improvement targets for SPS deployment during diagnostic.
• Identify and prioritise improvements required to deliver deployment targets.
• Set up site teams for sustained success with the Rio Tinto Safe Production Systems, for example, establish best practice in people and capability development.
• Develop and refine RTSPS practices for deployment across various operational streams to identify and replicate best practices.
• Secure, develop and replicate necessary resources such as SPCT development for the sustainability of RTSPS;
• Remove barriers and escalate issues on behalf of the site-based teams;

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team and knowledge of the application of the associated tools and processes e.g., quality safety interactions etc.
• Extensive operational leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge across a broad range of cross-functional areas such as operations, maintenance, planning, logistics and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to drive insights & results.
• Ability to overcome ambiguous and complex situations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and coaching teams and driving cultural change.
• Proven presentation and communication skills with stakeholders of all levels.
• Experience and understanding of Lean Production System principles and methodologies.

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

Where you will be working

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC). Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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.