Superintendent Drill & Blast

About the Company

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide 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 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.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent Drill & Blast to provide strong leadership across large Drill & Blast teams within our Pilbara Mine Operations, ensuring drilling and blasting activities are executed safely, efficiently and in line with statutory and Rio Tinto Iron Ore standards.

This is a great opportunity for a safety‑focused, people‑centred operational leader to manage complex mining activities while developing high‑performing teams in a dynamic operating environment.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important roles in our business. You will be responsible for motivating, developing and keeping your teams safe and well, supported by industry‑leading leadership programmes and rosters designed to support the lifestyle that works for you and your family.

Reporting to the Manager Mining and working within a collaborative and safety‑driven mine operations team, you will:

• Lead and embed a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements, standards and policies
• Provide visible leadership across Drill & Blast operations, driving safe and efficient execution
• Coach, develop and performance‑manage large operational teams
• Support recruitment activities and drive employee engagement through consistent and inclusive leadership
• Monitor, analyse and report on Drill & Blast performance to achieve plan and continuously improve outcomes
• Work collaboratively with site and functional teams to deliver broader operational objectives

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Strong experience in Drill & Blast or Mine Production operations
• Proven leadership experience leading and developing large teams
• A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A current WA unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Ticket and Statutory Supervisor Legal Exam
• A current Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence (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
• 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 leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we operate a world‑class, integrated network of 18 mines, four port terminals, and a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres. As one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore, our operations are designed to respond rapidly to global demand while creating long‑term value for our communities.

Applications close on Friday, 29th May 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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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.