Fixed Plant Controller

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Family‑friendly even time roster – 3 days, 3 nights on, 6 days off
• Based at our state‑of‑the‑art Perth Operations Centre

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 a Controller – Fixed Plant to support our Pilbara operations through the safe coordination and monitoring of fixed plant activities from our Perth Operations Centre near Perth Airport.

This is a great opportunity for an operationally focused, safety‑driven individual to work in a 24/7 control room environment on an even time roster, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a highly integrated mining network.

Reporting to the Supervisor PMO Control and working in a collaborative and fast‑paced control room environment within the PMO Control team, you will be:

• Coordinating and monitoring fixed plant operations to ensure safe, stable and efficient performance
• Adhering to Rio Tinto standards, policies and procedures at all times
• Identifying and managing operational risks, escalating issues where required
• Collaborating with site‑based teams and other control room disciplines to support production and maintenance activities
• Using operational systems and real‑time data to identify deviations and support timely decision‑making
• Supporting the execution of daily and short‑term operational plans
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, reliability and performance

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience in operational control, fixed plant or process operations within a mining or industrial environment
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑pressure, time‑critical situations
• Clear communication and collaboration skills
• Technical understanding of fixed plant or processing operations
• Computer literacy and confidence using operational and Microsoft‑based systems

If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger.

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 your skills and experience, plus annual incentive bonus
• 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
• 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 up to 18 weeks for all parents
• Exclusive employee discounts across travel, banking, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

This role is based at the Perth Operations Centre, a state‑of‑the‑art facility that enables real‑time coordination of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s integrated network of mines, rail and ports across the Pilbara. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Centre uses advanced visualisation and collaboration tools to optimise mining, maintenance and logistics activities from more than 1,500 kilometres away.

Applications close 22nd March 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.

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