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Supervisor Plant Operations

Rio Tinto

Perth

Job Description

  • Fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and motivated team who are passionate about achieving results as a collective
  • Flexibility for the lifestyle you want – attractive FIFO roster
  • Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

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 the role

We are looking for a Supervisor Fixed Plant to join our Pilbara Mine Operations. Lead, mentor, coach and develop the Fixed Plant Operations team including providing regular performance feedback. Provide leadership in safely executing Fixed Plant Operations activities at a site level ensuring team performance is in line with short-term objectives.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Superintendent Fixed Plant, you will:

  • Appointment as Statutory Supervisor under WHS (Mines)Regulations 2022 with the functions as per Schedule 26
  • Actively foster and communicate a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance, encouraging prioritisation of safety in all activities and operations
  • Collaborate closely with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Fixed Plant Operations personnel
  • Organise and manage the execution of Fixed Plant Operations work performed
  • Responsible for Fixed Plant Operations training, safety compliance, scheduling and productivity
  • Monitor performance of shift production targets including quality and take appropriate action to maintain production requirements in line with business objectives
  • Ensure appropriate allocation of resources to achieve planned outcomes

What you’ll bring

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Statutory Position Legal Exam – Statutory Supervisor
  • A Current  Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (Manual)
  • Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
  • Strong background in safety and people leadership roles
  • Demonstrates capability in effective communication, feedback and collaboration
  • Technical experience within fixed plant operations or similar

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

What we offer

  • 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
  • Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Full domestic relocation assistance provided, including company housing provided in all residential towns, with subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
  • Assistance with boarding costs for students in primary, secondary or post-secondary education
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
  • To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 18 mines, 4 independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close on  15 May 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date) #gts

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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