Relief Team Leader / 2IC – Maintenance – Yarwun

  • The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community – Day shift only
  • Bring your passion for leadership to train, develop and motivate people
  • Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

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. 

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important roles in our business and it comes with a huge amount of responsibility. The relief team leader is required motivate, inspire and keep the team safe and well.

We are looking for a Relief Team Leader / 2IC to join our Maintenance Department at Rio Tinto Yarwun. You will work closely with the Team Leader to achieve our safety, people and growth objectives through planning and executing maintenance activities.

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, some of your duties, in addition to a fitter role, will include:

  • Demonstrating personal and team behaviour that meets or exceeds the Yarwun Visions and Models for leadership
  • Fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement
  • Lead or support shift start meetings
  • Perform scheduled field leadership and infield activities
  • Support onboarding and training of new team members
  • Escalate people, safety and work-related concerns with the Team Leader and assist with resolving issues in line with company policies
  • In conjunction with the Team Leader, integrate relevant safety routines and risk assessment processes (e.g. CRM, QSI) into daily routines and behaviours
  • Support with notification management and job planning

What you’ll bring 

  • A demonstrated commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
  • A Mechanical trade is essential, preferably fitting
  • A thirst for knowledge and ability to ask the right questions to problem solve with your team
  • A passion for developing, training and motivating your people and enabling their success

 What we offer 

  • Full relocation provided to Gladstone, Queensland from elsewhere in Australia
  • 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

Located in Central Queensland, approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004. Processing bauxite from our mines in Weipa and Gove, Yarwun produces more than three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually.

As one of the largest industries in the Gladstone region, Yarwun employs over 700 people and has a large contractor workforce.

With a focus on safely improving our process every day, the team at Yarwun challenge themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24-hour operation.

Yarwun is a proud member of the Gladstone community, and along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, support community investments that improve the liveability of the Gladstone region through the Here for Gladstone community fund.

Applications close on the 20th September 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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Salary

Competitive

Monthly based

Location

Yarwun, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
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Yarwun, Gladstone Regional, Queensland, Australia