Superintendent Smelting Systems

Superintendent Smelting Systems

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits including medical benefits and share ownership plan
• Work in a flexible work environment where we prioritise a healthy work/life balance
• This is an exciting role that offers the ability to be based from Brisbane or any of our 3 Smelters 

About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

The Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations Smelting assets utilise a number of bespoke, and industry standard production systems to support the operational processes. We are looking for a Superintendent – Smelting Systems to play a key role in the DevOps Smelting Systems team by leading the site-based Ops Smelting Systems teams at each of the managed Pacific Operations smelters. 

This role will also be responsible for overseeing deployment of applications and services associated with critical production and operational systems. 

This vacancy offers the unique ability to be based from our central Brisbane Hub or any of our 3 Aluminium Smelters;

• Brisbane Hub QLD
• Boyne Smelter – Gladstone QLD
• Bell Bay – Launceston TAS
• NZAS – Invercargill NZ 

About you 

This role is a great opportunity for a leader that is focused on driving Agile practices, innovation, continuous improvement and systems optimisation. Working Monday to Friday and reporting through to the Manager – Smelting Technical Support and Production Systems, you will be:

• Experienced in Agile and DevOps practices.
• A leader with experience managing technical team members driving collaboration across operating sites, Dev and IS&T teams.
• A leader with an energetic, positive and enthusiastic approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.
• Able to demonstrate operational experience with, implementation, management and support of control and operational systems. 

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• A tertiary education with appropriate degree in business, technology or closely related discipline / experience.
• A solid background in production systems / operational technologies, including experience in the following:
  • Agile and DevOps methodologies for iterative delivery and continuous improvement
  • ITIL for effective Service Management and Support
  • Oracle Products (Developer Suite, PL/SQL, Database)
  • SQL Server Products (Data Base, Integration Service, Analysis Services, Reporting Services)
  • Server and network administration across diverse environments
  • Mobile Technology Hardware and Application Support 

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Proven ability to lead and support technical teams across multiple remote sites
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to solve business challenges with the use of operational technology, while also managing costs and risk.
• Working knowledge of process control and/or manufacturing execution systems.
• Heavy industry experience. 

What we offer

• A respectful work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid, or half paid parental leave
• 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

Campaign closing date 29th October 2025  

“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.”  

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About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.