Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Perth, Australia

Rio Tinto is building a world-class Digital Products capability.

Within our company wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are building an internal software development and delivery team focusing on high value and strategic products for the digital transformation of Rio Tinto.  We are building this capability and capacity with the support of a strategic partnership with Endava, one of the world’s leading software engineering companies. 

We are recruiting for junior, experienced and leadership roles to establish this capability for scaling as we shift our technology landscape to products and platforms.  We are building a culture that is value driven, diverse and inclusive, innovative and fun with challenging problems and opportunities to solve.    

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team within the Digital Products group. This role will focus on delivering innovative technology solutions for the Operational Planning and Scheduling value stream of the mining supply chain, enabling optimization and efficiency across operations.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager and working closely with the customer and product management, you will work collaboratively to shape and deliver the roadmap for digital solutions, ensuring alignment with business priorities and value delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, simulation experts and optimisation specialists to deliver high-impact solutions.

• Define and implement the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and value stream priorities.

• Provide technical oversite, leadership and coaching to the engineering delivery teams.

• Guide solution architecture, and design or products to support the long-term business requirements.

• Work closely with the Product Manager to define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Planning and Scheduling value stream. Translate business goals into technical deliverables and ensure alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of software products that address complex planning and scheduling challenges in the mining supply chain.

• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business teams to drive alignment and successful outcomes.

• Promote best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and system scalability.

• Foster professional growth within the team through coaching, feedback, and career development support.

About you

Broad experience in software development, including designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable systems.

Proficient in object-oriented programming languages such as Python, TypeScript, C#.

Knowledge of discrete event simulation and optimisation methods (e.g., linear programming, metaheuristics).

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

Understanding of planning and scheduling within the mining or supply chain domain is highly desirable.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with cross-functional teams.

Experience partnering closely with Business stakeholders and Product Managers to align technical and business strategies.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• An excellent 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.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Domestic relocation if required.

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.