Shutdown Scheduler – Amrun Operations, Weipa | Residential Role | Rio Tinto
Permanent | Site-based | Career growth | Relocation support
• Join a global leader that values safety, diversity and inclusion
• Play a key role in a world-class mining operation
• Live and work in the vibrant coastal community of Weipa
About the Role
We are seeking a Shutdown Scheduler to join our Amrun operations in Weipa. This residential role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of planned and preventative maintenance activities across our fixed plant assets.
As part of the Asset Planning & Scheduling team, you will contribute to the development and optimisation of maintenance schedules that support operational reliability and compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and revise schedules for planned and preventative maintenance activities.
- Optimise maintenance schedules to improve cost efficiency and resource utilisation.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are aligned with safety, environmental, and statutory obligations.
- Maintain and update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to reflect accurate scheduling data.
- Collect and analyse work management data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with asset strategies and business objectives.
- Design and construct Gants for each shutdown with Microsoft project and SAP
- Work alongside contracting parties with SOW packages for Shutdown based activities.
- Ensure Shutdown activities stay in line with the 13 week RTA Shutdown management process.
About You
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in maintenance planning, engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in maintenance scheduling within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
- Proficiency in CMMS tools (e.g., SAP) and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, SAP
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience in Shutdown planning/ Scheduling is highly regarded
What We Offer
- Residential role in Weipa with a 9-day fortnight roster.
- Career development and structured learning opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Flexible salary packaging options
- Generous location allowances and leave entitlements, including paid parental leave
- Ongoing education support and leadership development
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Employee discounts on retail, travel, accommodation and more
- A strong safety culture and commitment to your wellbeing
- The opportunity to live and work in a unique coastal community in Far North Queensland.
About Weipa
Located 900km northwest of Cairns, Weipa is a coastal town with a vibrant community, rich cultural heritage and an abundance of outdoor lifestyle opportunities — fishing, boating, camping and more. It’s a place where families thrive, friendships grow and nature is right on your doorstep.
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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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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.
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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.
02
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.