AHS Coach – Mining Excellence – Multiple opportunities available

AHS Coach (Autonomous Haulage System) – Mining Excellence

• Global mining organization with an exceptional safety culture

• Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth

• Family friendly 8/6 FIFO rosters to various sites from Perth, Busselton, Albany or Geraldton

• Multiple opportunities available

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

As an AHS Coach (Autonomous Haulage System), you will provide productivity coaching and upskilling to mine operations teams, helping build AHS capability from competent to resilient. This role is ideal for a high performer with a passion for coaching and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Capability Superintendent, your responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to all Rio Tinto health and safety standards, policies and procedures and report any safety hazards and risks to the appropriate channels.

• Coach operators on both load and ancillary equipment to increase AHS operational efficiency.

• Drive safe and efficient AHS operations throughout the entire load, haul, and dump cycle. Deliver targeted coaching to team members on critical safety behaviors, including optimal loading practices, risk control management, and best approaches for effective dump management.

• Continuously liaise with frontline leadership of observed operating practices leveraging a data driven approach to identify and recommend improvements that support productivity gains.

• Review performance with operators and individual coaches to improve key equipment and system KPIs (spot, load, swing times, dump and crusher configurations etc.)

• Liaise with OEMs to identify operational productivity best practices.

• Lead recognition programs to improve operator productivity and highlight improvements.                                          

• Foster continuous improvement to identify improvements to current practices and processes to improve productivity, including completing weekly RND audits and identifying AHS improvement initiatives.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety incidents and escalation to relevant supervisors where necessary.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• A minimum of 4 – 5 years’ experience in AHS.

• Proven experience operating a combination of production loaders, diggers, and ancillary equipment.

• Proficiency with FrontRunner or MineStar systems.

• Previous experience as a pit patroller or pit technician or similar is highly regarded.

• Strong understanding of AHS fundamentals and key mining value drivers.

• High level of computer literacy, with demonstrated proficiency in Rio Tinto systems and similar digital tools used in mining operations.

• Exceptional interpersonal and coaching skills, with a focus on relationship-building.

• Working knowledge of controller operations is advantageous.

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

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

• 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, 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

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

These roles will be offered on 8/6 FIFO rosters from Perth, Busselton, Albany or Geraldton.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Applications close on Monday 6th October, 2025 (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.

Every Voice Matters

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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