Superintendent Closure Readiness
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion, diversity & respect
About the role
We are looking for a Superintendent – Closure Readiness to support transition of the Channar and Eastern Range mine sites from operations to closure. This role will support development of the Closure Readiness & Transition Plan and is responsible for the tactical implementation of people, mining and business readiness practices.
This role is a great opportunity to apply your industry knowledge to facilitate ‘operational readiness for closure’ deliverables within the Greater Paraburdoo Operational Readiness (OR) team. You will problem solve complex issues, support Operational, Study and Closure teams, and assist in removing roadblocks to eventual closure.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on either a 5.2 4.3 roster (Monday – Thursday on site), or regular commute roster, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Manager Operational Readiness you will:
- Be the primary study representative and team lead for the CH/ER Closure Readiness team
- Lead development of the Closure Readiness Plan and delivery of operational readiness aspects
- Support inputs into the life of mine, five-year and quarterly mine plans to provide clear direction for closure readiness activities such identification, load and haul and stockpiling of closure materials
- Support planning and development of the operating philosophy for early ‘bulk earthworks for closure’
- Support development of the operational make-safe and asset management plans for closure
- Collaborate with Study, Project and Operational stakeholders, and facilitate operational involvement in achieving the desired closure outcomes
- Lead site engagements and planning for the operational interfaces with the closure project
- Ensure closure readiness risks are identified and managed within the Study and Site Risk Registers
- Contribute to the Organisational Change Management Plan, with a focus on mitigating risks to the workforce and operational plan.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and our team
- Experience in project leadership, change management, mining and/or asset readiness, stakeholder engagement and working in cross functional teams
- Experience and knowledge of RTIO mine planning principles, methodologies and tools with a focus on managing project interfaces
- Strong collaborative, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others toward a common vision or goal
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
- Experience with project lifecycle (major and Sustaining Capital), delivery models and managing interfaces
- Strong practical problem solving with a strategic focus
- Ability to engage in large amounts of detail, but communicate detail and complexity in simple terms
- Tertiary qualification in relevant field is desirable, for example, engineering, environmental
- A Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver's License (Manual)
What we offer
- 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
- 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)
- 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.
Where you’ll be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 2000 -kilometre rail network 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.
Applications close on 1st of April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
