Manager Networks Operations APAC

About the Role

We are looking for a Manager Network Platforms Operations who can provide operational leadership across Rio Tinto’s Enterprise and Operational Technology (OT) network throughout the Asia Pacific region. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and collaborative network operations and people leader to influence the performance, reliability and security of critical infrastructure services across our global organisation.

Based in Perth, you will lead a highly capable team and partner network, while driving operational excellence, service performance and continuous improvement across our complex technology landscape.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Network Platforms and working within the global Infrastructure and Operations team, you will:

• Lead the operational delivery of Enterprise and OT network services across the APAC region, ensuring safe, secure and reliable performance
• Manage strategic delivery partners and vendors, including ensuring performance against agreed SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across operations, technology teams, business leaders and external service providers
• Drive operational excellence through standardisation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring network services meet security, compliance and governance requirements while supporting broader IS&T objectives
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team capable of effectively managing complex network environments and partner relationships
• Collaborate with and support global and regional Network Platform teams to deliver consistent positive outcomes and customer experiences

About You

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Extensive experience leading large-scale Enterprise and/or Operational Technology network operations within complex, multinational or global organisations
• Proven experience managing critical 24/7 operational services and driving service performance against SLAs and KPIs
• Strong vendor and partner management experience, with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
• Technical expertise across enterprise networking, data centre environments, LTE/5G technologies and modern network operations practices
• Leadership experience including developing high-performing teams, coupled with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• 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 & cultural leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Where you’ll be working

• Perth – Central Park
• Located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, our Central Park office provides a modern and collaborative environment designed to support innovation, connection and professional growth. With easy access to public transport, end-of-trip facilities, wellness initiatives and a range of nearby amenities, you'll enjoy a workplace that supports both your professional development and personal wellbeing.
• As part of a global organisation, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, Mongolia, India, China, Japan, Singapore and North America, helping deliver the technology services that support our operations around the world.

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.