Controller

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• Even time rosters available – 3 days, 3 nights on, 6 days off

• Based at our Operations Centre in Perth

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:

We are seeking to fill the Port Controller role within the Port Control team – P&RL, based in Perth. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team, where you will play a key role in enhancing business performance by overseeing and coordinating site operations. Your responsibilities will include executing the daily plan, proactively identifying bottlenecks and faults, analysing root causes, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement solutions.

Within this role, you will report to the Port Control Supervisor, and be responsible for the following:

• Manage Safe Productive operation of the Rio Coastal Operations in accordance with RTIO Operating Rules and Procedures ensuring production targets are safely met.

• Attend Shift Start meetings on time and actively participate; respectfully contribute to all discussions and always raise safety and production issues.

• Use of scheduling tools e.g. FSP/HOS to ensure Safe Production plan is verified and optimized

• Investigate Site and IOS plan for opportunities to increase production safely 

• Ensuring our standards are always professional and upheld when collaborating with stakeholders

• Ensure prompt and detailed data integrity when entering AMPLA delays.

• Handover – Provide clear written (shift log) and verbal accounts of information to set up the oncoming controller for a safe and productive shift

• Drive continuous improvement with site-based stakeholders utilising our internal processes.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

• A proactive analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills diagnosing faults, effectively prioritising issues and making timely decisions.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and able to work closely in a team whilst treating everyone with respect and providing support.

• Coping with and remaining calm under pressure, courage to seek assistance when required

It would be desirable to have:

• Demonstrated competence with WonderWare control systems

• Demonstrated experience in Port Operations.

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.   

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply. 

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)   

• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water) 

• 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. 

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to: 

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment 

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. 

Where you’ll be working 

This role is being offered in Perth based out of our Operations Centre, near the Perth Airport. Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 17 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track.

With depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), each train comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.5 kilometres in length with over 40 trains operating per day. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.

Applications for this role will close on the 2nd September 2025, however, we do reserve the right to close opportunity to apply earlier than stated.

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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