Superintendent Aviation

Superintendent Aviation

• Supportive team culture with a focus on inclusion, safety and work life balance
• We’ll value your experience regardless of industry
• Monday to Friday, Perth based role

We are seeking an engaging, safety focused Superintendent Aviation to lead a team of professionals accountable for managing compliance and governance of aerodrome and remote drone operations.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to draw on your people leadership skills, harnessed with your technical knowledge to positively develop and support your team, whilst driving safety excellence and positive team culture.

Accountable for the governance of our contract provider’s performance across transport and aerodromes, your demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence key stakeholders at all organizational levels will play a critical part to the effectiveness in this role.

Reporting to the Manager Facilities, some accountabilities of this role include:

• Ensuring compliance to the C7 Aviation safety standards
• Nominated Responsible Manager Aviation for Iron Ore
• Provide positive leadership and guidance to the Chief Remote Pilot, Chief Maintenance Controller, and Mass Transportation Specialist roles
• Performance manage IFMS contract - Aerodrome services
• Provide subject matter expertise in Aerodrome compliance and regulations
• Work closely with the aviation airlines, and authorities to maintain compliance
• Work closely on draft Group procedures and guidance notes with the CoE
• Review and approve all aviation activities within Facilities.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity….

• Commitment to health, safety and environment, promoting positive behaviour and a supportive safety culture through visible leadership.
• Leadership experience and be confident in effectively leading, mentoring and coaching team members.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence.
• Demonstrated complex problem-solving abilities and to deliver solutions across an operation.
• Demonstrated experience and a solid understanding of aerodrome operations, compliance and regulations.
• Strong understanding of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards
• A current WA Driver’s license. 

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Front line management or other relevant leadership development qualifications
• Bachelor level degree

Where you will be working

You will be primarily based in Perth, at our Central Park office, working Monday to Friday. The role will require site travel from time-to-time in accordance with operational requirements.

Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

What’s on offer?

• 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
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close on 30^th August 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)