Advisor Project Readiness

• A unique opportunity to join the Rail Maintenance Project Readiness and Delivery Team

• Permanent opportunity with rewarding career opportunities

• 8 days on, 6 days off, either residential or FIFO

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

This role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to work in a dynamic team which is responsible for providing technical assurance and risk management to sustaining capital projects, as well as delivering minor capital projects to the Rail Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Superintendent Project Readiness and Delivery, you will:

• Manage work packages from design through to execution and closeout

• Proactively engage with other project team members to resolve safety, technical, performance, scope, cost and schedule issues.

• Ensure delivery of planned works aligns with RTIO standards and manage quality assurance deliverables.

• Demonstrate safety leadership in the field, engaging in Critical Risk Management ensuring the highest HSEC standards are being met at all times.

• Coordinate Technical Queries with consultants (providing technical and site experience/input) and/or engineering subject matter experts.

• Provide asset management expertise and project management discipline to all project stages on behalf of the business owner, to identify preparatory activities that safely deliver effective systems of work, competent people and reliable assets

• Provide input on equipment selection and functionality to maintain standardization of component across RTIO

• Develop business case to justify any project inclusions or omissions improving project outcomes

• Collaborates with engineering on constructability and design issues including quality, safety, program, and coordination issues and escalates appropriately

• Maintain records and documentation related to the project.

• Organise site project works and liaise with Project Leaders and stakeholders

• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement activities and apply lessons learned

• Support the broader project readiness team with project management support

What we are offering to you

• Diverse role with a multi-disciplined team

• Project and Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway

• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family

• Embedded benefits including Military Leave

• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years' work experience on mining, military or infrastructure projects

• Knowledge of all aspects of asset management and engineering processes

• Knowledge of project management (scoping, planning, scheduling, resource planning, and cost estimation) and project site activities and experience as member of a small to medium-sized project’s management team

• Understanding of RTIO Management of Change (MoC) system

• Understanding of all relevant obligations, regulations and statutory standards

• Exposure to risk management and business improvement methodologies

• Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills

• Proven ability in safety leadership in the mining or relevant industry

• Capability to write conclusive reports and create documents presenting requirements and developed plans, strategies and approaches

• Computer literacy and proficiency in the suite of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field e.g. mechanical/electrical engineering or project management

• Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver's License (Manual)

Where you’ll be working

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 9th of May 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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