- Shape contractor management practices that strengthen safety, governance and performance across Greater Nammuldi Operations.
- Partner with operational leaders to embed consistent, effective contractor management and assurance practices.
- Join one of Rio Tinto's largest Pilbara mining operations and enjoy a FIFO lifestyle from Perth.
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 Specialist Contractor Management to provide expert advice, assurance and governance support across Greater Nammuldi Operations.
Working closely with operational leaders, contractors and key stakeholders, you will help strengthen contractor management practices, drive continuous improvement and support effective risk management across the contractor lifecycle. You will play a key role in building capability, influencing decision-making and ensuring contractor management frameworks are applied consistently across the operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a contractor management professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, improving systems and processes, and contributing to safe, reliable and sustainable business outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Superintendent Business Planning & Improvement and partnering with operational leaders and contractor partners, you will:
- Provide specialist advice and guidance to strengthen contractor management practices across Greater Nammuldi Operations.
- Partner with leaders and contractors to improve safety, governance, assurance and performance outcomes.
- Build capability through coaching, mentoring and support on contractor management frameworks, accountabilities and best practice.
- Identify opportunities to improve contractor management frameworks, processes and standards, driving consistency across the operation.
- Support assurance activities, including diagnostics, audits and investigations, providing subject matter expertise and practical recommendations.
- Lead contractor performance and development initiatives that strengthen relationships, capability and value delivery.
- Facilitate collaboration between operational teams, contract owners and contractors to align delivery with business priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement opportunities that enhance contractor performance, risk management and operational outcomes.
About you
You are a collaborative and influential professional who enjoys building capability, partnering with operational leaders and improving systems and processes. You bring a practical approach to contractor management, balancing governance and assurance requirements with operational needs to deliver safe and sustainable outcomes.
We're looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and others.
- Demonstrated experience applying contractor management frameworks within a safety-critical operational environment.
- Strong understanding of contractor governance, risk management, assurance and performance processes.
- Experience partnering with operational leaders and contractors to improve compliance, capability and business outcomes.
- Experience supporting assurance activities, audits, investigations or performance reviews within a complex operational environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate insights into practical improvements.
- A current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
Helpful for Success
- Experience within mining, resources, heavy industry or another complex operational environment.
- Knowledge of sourcing, procurement or contract management processes.
- Experience facilitating workshops, coaching teams and influencing change across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience using assurance, governance or continuous improvement frameworks to drive sustainable performance outcomes.
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.
- A competitive 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.
- 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, personal & cultural leave).
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
- Possible domestic relocation assistance.
Where you’ll be working
Greater Nammuldi Operations is one of Rio Tinto's largest integrated mining operations in the Pilbara, encompassing the Brockman 2, Nammuldi and Silvergrass mines.
This is an opportunity to work across a diverse and complex operational environment, partnering with leaders to improve performance, strengthen governance and help shape the future of the operation.
Based on a family-friendly 5:2/4:3 FIFO roster from Perth, you'll enjoy modern camp facilities, strong team culture and opportunities for growth and development.
Applications close on October 9, 2026 (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.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 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 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
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
- 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.
Working in a technical role at Rio Tinto
Your advanced expertise will help drive human progress.
We’ve developed technical capabilities through nearly 150 years of discovering, planning, and operating mines in every corner of the world. We’re an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most sophisticated tools and robust data on the planet. Join us and experience:
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.