Stream Lead

Stream Lead

• Learn, grow and make a difference
• Exceptional opportunity to transform the way we work
• Flexible working arrangements available – full time, part time or job share
• Based at Bell Bay, Tasmania

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Together with our people, we’re implementing a system that takes the best practices from every corner of Rio Tinto and other industries under one roof. This is Rio Tinto Safe Production System (RTSPS). 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 practice and make it sustainable.

We are looking for a Stream Lead to play a pivotal role in working collaboratively with our existing site teams to enhance, change and shift our mindset and behaviours towards achieving sustained access across our business.

This is a great opportunity for a business improvement professional with previous leadership experience to drive change and develop capability across our frontline operational leadership streams. 

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

• Support teams understanding & transition to the RTSPS way of working
• Support leaders in the deployment of practices and ensure PDCA’s are implemented and practices are sustained
• Identify and prioritise improvements required to deliver deployment targets;
• Set up site teams for sustained success with the RTSPS, 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 practice;
• 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;
• Keep sponsors informed and updated of deployment progress, results and challenges.

What you’ll 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.
• Expertise in leadership and promoting buy-in to proposed solutions.
• Proven presentation and communication skills with stakeholders of all levels.
• Experience and understanding of Lean Production System principles and methodologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; with the ability to work well and communicate with others.

What we offerBe 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
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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’ll be workingOur Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/

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.

Applications close on Friday the 5th of January 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)