Supervisor Operations

•    Opportunity to contribute to a role with good range of diverse value adding work•    Family friendly coastal lifestyle roster 2 days, 3 nights / 4 off/ 3 days, 2 nights / 5 off / 2 days, 2 nights / 5 off - Dampier (Residential)•    Relocation & housing packages availableWe encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.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 who we are.  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 roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Supervisor Operations for Dampier Ports to supervise a skilled Operations team to deliver fixed plant operations at Dampier Ports – East Intercourse Island. You will be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to your team. This role is a great opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to a dynamic site and further your career aspirations.Reporting to the Superintendent, your role will require you to:•    Adhere to all Rio Tinto standards, policies and procedures •    Actively foster and communicate a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance, encouraging prioritisation of safety in all activities and operations •    Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities utilising a range of Rio Tinto best practices •    Collaborate closely with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties •    Lead, coach and develop a team of Fixed Plant Operations personnel •    Organise and manage the execution of Fixed Plant Operations work performed •    Responsible for Fixed Plant Operations training, safety compliance, scheduling and productivity •    Manage Fixed Plant Operations activities to maximise productivity while minimising cost and environmental impact •    Define staffing and development needs of Fixed Plant Operations •    Ensure compliance to relative legislation, including statutory obligations •    Manage special projects in a timely, effective and efficient manner that obtains the key results required of the project •    Monitor performance of shift production targets and take appropriate action to maintain production requirements in line with business objectives •    Check equipment required to meet operational targets to ensure correct working order, specifications, quality and requirements What you’ll bring•    Experience in leadership roles managing dynamic teams•    A current WA ‘Class’ Drivers licence•    A current or eligibility to obtain a MSIC•    Appointment as Statutory Supervisor under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 with the functions as per Schedule 26  

What we offer •    Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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 •    Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia •    A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus •    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) •    Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).•    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 moreWe are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:•    Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment•    Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.•    Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.Who we are   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 workingOur port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.Residing in the Karratha/Dampier township, you will just love that sea change and everything our beautiful WA coastline has to offer. Come join our team and enjoy the many great benefits:To find out more, check out the following link: https://karratha.wa.gov.au/map-listing/wickham 

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.Applications close on the 19th December 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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.