Superintendent Maintenance

Superintendent Maintenance

• Great opportunity to work for a global mining company who works to leave a lasting, positive legacy
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections
• Agile flexible working, based in Perth CBD

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Superintendent, Maintenance to deliver, implement and manage the Maintenance category strategy for RTIO Sus Cap – including the flagship Structural Integrity program of works. The role is also responsible for the leadership and development of two Strategy Specialists and for the ongoing collaboration with the wider Procurement team(s). This is a great opportunity to make a lasting difference within a project environment.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Principal, Capital Projects Sustaining Capital and working in a challenging and exciting environment withing the Global Procurement team, you will demonstrate:

• Leadership skills to develop and mentor two Strategy Specialists and provide indirect leadership within the wider team;
• Embrace and demonstrate our people at the heart and relay race culture initiatives;
• Proficiency in developing and implementing category strategies, including a robust approach to risk management and supplier relationship management and pricing models;
• Ability to articulate and live Rio Tinto’s values of Care, Courage and Curiosity;
• A curious mindset, supporting collaboration within Rio Tinto Procurement and RTIO Sustaining Capital;
• A proactive approach in seeking opportunities to leverage and align on commercial strategies across Rio Tinto Procurement;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive the ongoing improvement of sustaining capital processes and maturity; and

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety – physical and psychological – of yourself and your team;
• Leadership behaviours, with a commitment to talent development;
• Proven development and implementation of commercial strategy with clear value delivery;
• Exceptional level of influencing skills;
• A tertiary degree in business, law or commercial discipline is highly desirable; and
• A background in project contracts and procurement is highly desirable.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Get ahead financially and enjoy housing subsidy benefits
• 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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)

Where you will be working 

This role will be based in Central Park – Perth’s CBD hub. Rio Tinto Procurement provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing of goods and services for all operations and businesses. Value is enabled through close collaboration with business unit stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of requirements, and then delivered through uniformed processes, e-technology, increased corporate social responsibility and measurable value delivery for the Rio Tinto Group. 

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 almost 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.

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.