Superintendent Amrun Mine Development

Superintendent Mine Operations (Development) - Southern Operations AMRUN

• Key leadership role, managing a diverse range of operational teams
• Opportunity to build the team and operating philosophy of a newly established mine development team
• Reside in the beautiful Cape York region with a 9-day fortnight at Amrun

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent Mine Operations – Southern Operations. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced and established operational leader. This role has responsibility for the safe mining of Amrun. We are seeking a strong and knowledgeable operational leader to support 24/7 operations, development and regeneration activities. With signature leadership training programs, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen.

Reporting to the Operations Manager – Southern Operations, this leadership role is based in a challenging and exciting environment and results in a wide range of duties including:

• Establishing the organizational structure of the new mine development team
• Establishing operating philosophy and standard procedures for all development and regeneration activities
• Supporting minor capital and operational readiness projects for the operation
• Providing supportive and collaborative leadership to the Southern Operations team
• Ensuring all aspects of the mining operations meet all safety, environmental regulatory and compliance requirements
• Providing representation of Weipa in customer and community relations and activities
• Work collaboratively with peers to dynamically deliver the broader business objectives (for example Local Aboriginal and female employment targets)

What you will bring

This role requires a resilient and self-motivated individual to interface with a broad range of stakeholder groups, displaying credibility, building trust and influencing outcomes. You will be an expert problem solver, levelheaded thinker and most importantly committed to improving workplace culture through modelling and coaching positive work habits. 

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

• Strong working knowledge of operational mining activities and mine planning processes
• Demonstrated experience managing operational teams in a mining environment
• A strong commitment to health, safety, environment and the local community
• The ability to promote, mentor and drive a diverse way of thinking

It will also be highly desirable, though not essential, if you have:

• Tertiary qualifications within an appropriate discipline or background
• Understanding of the technical aspects involved, in mining and performance management
• Experience using business improvement methodologies such as: KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma and Change Management.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• 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 and remote medical wellbeing support
• 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
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Domestic relocation assistance
• Weipa area benefit and Amrun living allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance

Where you will be working 

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.

The Amrun operation is a newly commissioned project which will strengthen the economy and provide exciting opportunities for the people of Cape York and Queensland for future generations. You will be based in Weipa and work a 5 days on and 4 days off roster from Amrun. You will stay in the Amrun camp which is newly established with fantastic facilities such as a indoor and outdoor gym, swimming pool and mountain biking track (with mountain bikes available to borrow!). We access the Amrun operation via ferry across the river from Weipa.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

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.

Closing date 27^th September 2022

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”