Advisor Mechanical

• Be part of a safety-driven team that values inclusion and accountability
• Autonomous field-based 8/6 roster (days only), Pilbara operations
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor Mechanical to join our Resource Development Compliance team and drive the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the mechanical compliance framework that underpins RTIO Resource Development mobile equipment standards.

This is a great opportunity for a technically credible, safety-focused mechanical professional to provide governance and assurance across contractor-owned drilling and mobile equipment.

This is an autonomous, field-facing 8/6 days-only roster, with regular travel across Pilbara operations and occasional engagement in Perth with contractor partners and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Superintendent Compliance and working within a collaborative, operationally focused compliance team, you will:

• Provide governance and oversight to ensure mobile equipment is mobilised and maintained in line with RTIO standards and critical risk controls

• Verify contractor compliance through inspections, assurance activities and performance monitoring

• Identify recurring or systemic compliance gaps and use data-driven insights to drive continuous

• Be part of a safety-driven team that values inclusion and accountability

• Autonomous field-based 8/6 roster (days only), Pilbara operations

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor Mechanical to join our Resource Development Compliance team and drive the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the mechanical compliance framework that underpins RTIO Resource Development mobile equipment standards.

This is a great opportunity for a technically credible, safety-focused mechanical professional to provide governance and assurance across contractor-owned drilling and mobile equipment.

This is an autonomous, field-facing 8/6 days-only roster, with regular travel across Pilbara operations and occasional engagement in Perth with contractor partners and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Superintendent Compliance and working within a collaborative, operationally focused compliance team, you will:

• Provide governance and oversight to ensure mobile equipment is mobilised and maintained in line with RTIO standards and critical risk controls
• Verify contractor compliance through inspections, assurance activities and performance monitoring
• Identify recurring or systemic compliance gaps and use data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement
• Partner closely with contractors to reinforce clear expectations and accountability
• Collaborate with Contractor Management Advisors to support effective equipment mobilisation and compliance monitoring
• Work with Maintenance Planning and Engineering teams to ensure alignment with equipment standards and governance requirements

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Trade-qualified (Mechanical or Diesel Fitting) or degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer, with strong technical credibility in drilling or mobile equipment environments
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within drilling or mobile equipment roles, including exposure to compliance, standards, risk management or equipment governance
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, with the ability to assess risk, defects and contractor rectification against required standards
• High attention to detail with well-developed analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills
• Confident communicator, able to engage and influence contractors and internal stakeholders

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A safety-first work environment where your contribution truly matters
• Competitive base salary reflective of skills and experience, plus annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical and wellbeing benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan and company-provided insurance
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Structured career development, education assistance and learning opportunities
• Family-friendly leave provisions, including 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Exclusive employee discounts across travel, banking, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto owns a world-class, integrated network of 18 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, playing a critical role in supplying the materials essential to modern life.

Applications close on Monday 6th April 2026.

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.

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