Supervisor Drill & Blast

Rio Tinto

Australia

Job Description

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Permanent employment with a wide range of additional benefits
Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development

About the role

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

We are looking for Supervisors Drill & Blast to provide strong frontline leadership to our dynamic Drill & Blast teams, enabling safe, efficient and high‑quality execution of drilling and blasting activities across our operations.

This is a great opportunity for a people‑focused, safety‑driven leader to influence positive behaviours, drive performance and support the development of high‑performing operational teams.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important roles in our business and comes with a high level of responsibility. You will motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well, supported by our signature leadership development programmes and rosters designed to help you live the lifestyle that works for you and your family.

Opportunities are available for FIFO candidates based in Perth or regional hubs including Busselton, Albany, Geraldton and Broome, working across a combination of day and night shift rosters.

Reporting to the Superintendent Drill & Blast and working within a collaborative mine operations team, you will:

Act as a visible safety leader, role‑modelling positive behaviours
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Permanent employment with a wide range of additional benefits
Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development

About the role

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

This is a great opportunity for a people‑focused, safety‑driven leader to influence positive behaviours, drive performance and support the development of high‑performing operational teams.

Opportunities are available for FIFO candidates based in Perth or regional hubs including Busselton, Albany, Geraldton and Broome, working across a combination of day and night shift rosters.

Reporting to the Superintendent Drill & Blast and working within a collaborative mine operations team, you will:

Act as a visible safety leader, role‑modelling positive behaviours and promoting compliance with safety standards
Coach, develop and performance‑manage Drill & Blast operators, including training, development and discipline
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities using Rio Tinto best practices
Supervise and coordinate drilling and blasting activities in line with fortnightly mine plans
Conduct regular workplace inspections and on‑the‑job interactions to support safe and efficient work execution
Ensure all activities comply with relevant statutory requirements, business standards and policies

What you’ll bring

A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Confidence and passion for leading, coaching and developing people
Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills
Technical experience within surface Drill & Blast operations or similar
Completion of the Statutory Supervisor Legal Exam
A current and valid C Class manual driver’s licence

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

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, with an annual incentive program
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, personal and cultural leave
Exclusive employee discounts across banking, accommodation, retail and more
Potential domestic relocation assistance

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 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.

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