Superintendent Drill & Blast

Pilbara Mine Operations – Western Australia | FIFO options available

• Lead operationally critical Drill & Blast teams across world‑class mine operations
• Significant scope for career development and progression
• Flexibility for the lifestyle you want – attractive FIFO rosters

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we continue to build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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 permanent role working directly for Rio Tinto
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary with annual incentive bonus
• Full relocation support to Western Australia (within Australia)
• Company housing and financial support for residential roles, including rent and utilities
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for you and your immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan and company‑provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to support your leadership or technical growth
• Paid parental leave of 18 weeks for all parents, taken at a time that suits you
• Leave for all of life’s reasons, including annual, parental, sick and cultural leave
• Ongoing access to family‑friendly health and wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts across travel, banking, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge across our business. A diverse workforce strengthens how we work together and helps us achieve better outcomes.

Indigenous employees also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors throughout their employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programmes supporting long‑term, sustainable career pathways
• Indigenous leadership programmes across selected professional and operational roles

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 17th 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.