Supervisor Plant Operations

Supervisor Plant Operations

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Incredible opportunity to either FIFO from Perth or live residentially in a family-friendly town with great facilities - Paraburdoo

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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.

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.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced coordinator or a capable future leader looking to take the next step in their career. Working on a residential 4 days, 3 nights, 6 off – 4 days 4 night 7 off roster, enjoy the luxury of returning to your home after each shift. You will have a supportive leader that will not only set you up for success but will continue to work with you to develop your career aspirations.

Reporting to the Superintendent Fixed Plant Production and working in a challenging and exciting environment within our Plant Operations team, you will:

• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to your team
• Complete daily inspections of work areas and regular on the job interactions with the team to drive a safe and efficient work culture
• Drive a safe work environment where zero harm is our goal
• Demonstrate ability to consistently achieve safety and operational outcomes and delivery of daily production targets
• Leading, organising, developing and motivating your team to exceed expectations and targets
• Ensure clear direction and stakeholder management is upheld within direct area of accountability
• Process works in alignment with the Work Management System
• Drive innovation and development of associated task with in the fixed plant

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Leadership experience and confidence in leading, coaching and developing team members
• Ability to execute work in alignment with Rio Tinto values (Care, Courage and Curiosity) and behaviours
• Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others
• A current and valid ‘C Class’ manual driver's licence

What we offer

• 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 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)

About Rio Tinto

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. 

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore

Where you’ll be working

Located 80km south west of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families.

The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, child care centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym.

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.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

Applications close on 13 October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)