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Be a part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
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Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Analyst DevOps Engineer to design, implement and operate secure, scalable developer platforms and automation that enables reliable, high-quality software delivery across AWS and Azure environments.
This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, innovative and automation-focused DevOps professional to influence platform engineering standards, drive cloud maturity and help shape modern engineering practices across a large and complex global organisation.
Reporting to the DevOps Manager and working in a collaborative and high-performing team environment within Enterprise Platform and Services, you will:
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Design, build and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices, while also developing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed, consistency and reliability
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Embed security, quality and compliance controls into delivery pipelines through automation
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Implement monitoring, logging, alerting and observability capabilities across cloud platforms and services
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Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
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Partner with development, security and operations teams to enable frequent, low-risk software releases
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Identify and remediate reliability, performance and security risks across the technology ecosystem, all while contributing to the continuous improvement of DevOps standards, reusable patterns and engineering practices, while mentoring and uplifting other engineers
About you
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must be able to demonstrate;
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Demonstrated experience designing and operating cloud platforms within AWS and/or Azure environments, working with tools such as GitHub, Azure, YAML, Rest API & Kubernetes
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Strong expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure-as-code tooling such as Bicep, Terraform or equivalent technologies
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Experience implementing security, compliance and quality controls within software delivery processes
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Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation, reliability and continuous improvement
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Experience in implementing integrations with SaaS applications using secure, best practice methodologies
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence technical teams and mentor less experienced engineers
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Experience operating enterprise platforms with scalable governance models ensuring reliability and responsiveness
What we offer
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
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Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
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Attractive share ownership plans and performance-based incentive programs
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Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities across a global organisation
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Flexible work arrangements and access to modern technology and collaboration tools
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The opportunity to work on large-scale cloud platforms and automation initiatives that deliver real business impact
Where you’ll be working
Located on Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s city, our modern, multi-floor office is thoughtfully designed for connection and collaboration, no matter where our people are located around the world. The space includes technology-enabled work and meeting areas, shared social lounges, and The Pit, our auditorium and central place for events and gatherings. On-site amenities include a wellness room, parents’ suite, and multi-faith room. Downstairs, just inside the building’s heritage façade, are end-of-journey facilities and an urban laneway with coffee shops and pastry kitchen. Our teams enjoy views of Moreton Bay, Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River as they work across a range of technical and functional disciplines, supporting operations globally.
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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.
Respect and Inclusion
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 LGBTQ+ 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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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey

- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.



















