Superintendent Township

Township Superintendent

• Residential Role with full relocation provided – live in Weipa, a beautiful coastal community in Far North Queensland and upgrade your lifestyle with incredible outdoor adventures and water-based activities  
• Lead a team and operations of Weipa Town Authority and join a leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Monday to Friday – flexible working hours

Where we’re all welcome 

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. 

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

 About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a strong, collaborative people leader to partner with the elected members of the Weipa Town Authority in conjunction with Rio Tinto and the broader community. This is an extensive role spanning across a significant portfolio of external stakeholders including regulatory, local and federal agencies.

This is a great opportunity for a highly effective communicator who will be responsible for leading a diverse team. You will be representing the Weipa Town Authority and will be responsible for building, planning and managing a range of applications, strategies, and projects across the entire community.

Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Town Services and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be:

• A highly engaged participant in the Weipa Town Authority membership;
• Managing building and planning applications, communications and strategy;
• Working with consultants on the tourism strategy and partnering with our elected members of the WTA;
• Leading key projects and overseeing the execution of these projects such as the Weipa sporting complex, town upgrades and various other infrastructure projects;
• Responsible for the financial management and reporting requirements including rates, the allocation of rate funding, audits and annual reporting processes;
• An active member of the local disaster management group;
• Managing critical risks and ensuring the safety of the community as a priority;
• Developing the strategy for the corporate plan with community consultation to ensure the successful implementation of the operational plan is met.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A passion about making a positive impact in the community
• A tertiary qualification in a related field is required i.e. Town Planning, HR, External Relations, Business, Communications or local government background
• Demonstrated experience in community relations, governments and external stakeholders
• Leading teams by fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive workplace
• A highly effective communicator with strong influencing and negotiation skills
• A current and valid drivers licence

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer 

• Full relocation provided to Far North Queensland from elsewhere in Australia
• Weipa accommodation benefit 
• Remote area allowance 
• Remote area holiday travel assistance 
• Be 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

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 working 

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tons of bauxite. 

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management. 

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.