- 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 Plant Shutdowns to join our Pilbara Mine Operations. You will Lead, mentor, coach and develop the Fixed Plant Shutdown team including providing regular performance feedback. Provide leadership in safely executing Fixed Plant Shutdown activities at a site level ensuring team performance is in line with short term objectives.
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 Plant Shutdowns, you will:
- Lead the shutdown team and contracting partners through the full shutdown lifecycle — including planning, staging, execution and close‑out — ensuring compliance with RT Shutdown Procedures and statutory obligations.
- Actively foster a strong safety culture by monitoring work practices, promoting safe behaviours and ensuring adherence to WHS (Mines) Regulations and Rio Tinto standards.
- Organise and manage the preparation and safe execution of Fixed Plant Shutdown work, coordinating resources, schedules and priorities to deliver efficient and reliable outcomes.
- Support, coach and mentor team members to achieve performance, safety and productivity targets while identifying development opportunities.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across operations, supply chain and maintenance to ensure safe delivery of shutdown and production targets with minimal disruption.
- Allocate and coordinate planned and unplanned operational activities to maintain safe, reliable plant performance.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing enhancements to shutdown practices, work management processes and plant performance.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to employees and contractors, ensuring quality work execution and alignment with Key Performance Indicators
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Demonstrated experience in Fixed Plant operations with a proven track record in managing shutdown activities or delivering complex projects in similar operational environments.
- A proactive leader committed to the safety of both myself and my team, consistently driving a strong and positive safety culture.
- Contractor management experience
- Computer literacy, Outlook, Excel, Word and SAP maintenance system
- A clear understanding of work management process and principles
- A Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (Manual)
- Statutory Position Legal Exam – Statutory Supervisor S26
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
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, personal & cultural leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
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 10 April 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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 who we are.
Start your application
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
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- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
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- 2020General Manager Bell Bay AluminiumLaunceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- 2012Services department Manager Boyne SmeltersGladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2011Manager Health, Safety, Environment and business improvement Boyne SmeltersGladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2010Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Boyne SmeltersGladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2009Operations SuperintendentGladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2005Operations SuperintendentLaunceston, Tasmania, Australia
- 2004Graduate EngineerLaunceston, Tasmania, Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
01
Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
04
Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.