Coordinator Production

About the Role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Production Coordinators to join our Production teams across the Pilbara Mine Operations. Working closely with Supervisors, you’ll help coordinate safe and effective production execution while building strong working relationships across the operation.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being hands‑on in the field, thrives in a fast‑paced open‑pit environment, and is motivated by helping teams perform at their best. You’ll actively reinforce safe work practices, support delivery against mine plans, and contribute to consistent outcomes across safety, cost and production.

Frontline leadership support is critical to how we operate. In this role, you’ll be trusted to influence positive behaviours, support team engagement and help create a work environment where people feel safe, supported and accountable. You’ll be backed by structured leadership development and rosters designed to help you balance work, family and community commitments.

FIFO opportunities are available from Perth and regional hubs including Busselton, Albany and Geraldton, working across a combination of day and night shift rosters.

About you

• A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Demonstrated experience across mining load and haul and development activities
• Proven experience leading or coordinating operational teams
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• A current Australian 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
• Competitive base salary reflective of skills and experience, with an annual incentive bonus
• Full relocation support to Western Australia (within Australia)
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan and company‑provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to support your leadership or technical ambitions
• Ongoing access to family‑friendly health and wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons, including annual, parental, sick and cultural leave
• Paid parental leave of 18 weeks for all parents, taken at a time that suits you
• Exclusive employee discounts across travel, banking, accommodation, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we operate a world‑class, integrated network of iron ore assets including multiple mines, port terminals and a rail network spanning thousands of kilometres. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore, supporting global demand while creating long‑term value for our people and communities.

Applications close on 8th of May 2026 (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.

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.