Advisor Laboratory & Building Services

Advisor Laboratory and Building Services – Melbourne based

• Work for a diverse and global organization

• A unique opportunity to be part of the team that runs a state of the art laboratory and testing facility.

• Great team culture

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

This is a great opportunity for a person who has strong interpersonal skills, is driven, organised and enjoys a busy and varied workday.

The Advisor Laboratory and Building Services role supports the smooth running of the Bundoora Technical Development Centre (BTDC).  The role is accountable for maintaining operational effectiveness of the Bundoora building including office and common use areas, laboratories, pilot plant areas, plant rooms and grounds. 

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance and Facilities and working in a collaborative community, your responsibilities will include:

• Support compliance to Rio Tinto and Australian safety regulations, standards and policies

• General building maintenance

• Grounds maintenance

• Building security

• Office fit out

• Support for the storage office/building equipment and supplies

• Support the management of building projects

• Electrical, mechanical and cleaning contractor management

What you will bring: 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Problem solving skills to develop practical solutions to every day situations to meet the needs of the teams working on site.

• Ability to work on multiple tasks to the Bundoora operation including re-modelling of work areas and grounds to meet Rio Tinto needs.

• Ability to build working relationships with the team on site and neighbours in the La Trobe precinct.

• Relevant experience in building maintenance and administration functions

• Experience and knowledge of Facility Management processes

• Computer literacy – MS Word, Excel, Outlook

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritse work

• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

• High level written and verbal communication skills

• Supervisory experience (contractors)

• Knowledge/experience with HSE (Health Safety Environment) compliance including risk management, safe work instructions and pre-job hazard assessments

• Current license for forklift, working at heights (WAH), confined space, dogman – preferred

What we offer:

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 subsidized 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 goals.

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

• Flexible working arrangements

Where you will be working:

The BTDC is a large 7000m2 facility with offices, laboratories, large scale testing facilities.  We support Rio Tinto to innovate and deliver value for Growth and Closure studies.  We work across all of Rio Tinto’s product groups and commodities.

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 situations and meet opportunities.

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.