Senior Advisor – Production Systems
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Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Join a leading global business offering outstanding personal development and career opportunities
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Diverse and interesting work supporting critical technical and production systems across the iron ore value chain
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 Advisor Production Systems to provide technical ownership, support and continuous improvement across a portfolio of technical and mining production systems that enable planning, scheduling, ore tracking and operational reporting across the iron ore value chain.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced, technically minded and solutions-focused professional to play a key role in ensuring critical production systems remain reliable, integrated and aligned with operational requirements. You will work closely with Operations, Projects, Vendors and Technology teams to deliver enhancements, resolve complex issues and support business growth initiatives.
Reporting to the Manager Production Systems and working within a collaborative and technically focused team, you will be:
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Acting as the technical owner for a portfolio of technical and mining production systems
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Providing technical and business analysis expertise for operational and project initiatives
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Driving system enhancements, defect resolution and lifecycle improvements
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Working with business stakeholders to understand operational requirements and translate them into technical solutions
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Supporting expansion and capital projects through application and integration expertise
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Ensuring systems remain reliable, secure and fit for operational use
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Maintaining technical knowledge, documentation and support processes across the application portfolio
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Supporting incident investigation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Experience supporting technical and mining production systems within the iron ore supply chain
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Strong understanding of one or more operational domains, such as ore tracking, mine planning, production scheduling, grade control or operational reporting
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Understanding of application integration across operational technology and corporate IT environments
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Knowledge of system engineering principles and application lifecycle management
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Ability to write and troubleshoot basic SQL or PL/SQL queries
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Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
It will also be beneficial if you have experience with one or more of the following technologies or concepts:
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MineStar, Dispatch 5/6, MineCare, PI System/OSIsoft AVEVA PI, Vulcan, slope monitoring systems, visualisation or reporting platforms
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Rio Tinto technical systems such as M2S or TPPS
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Iron ore mining processes and the broader value chain
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Ore body and grade management concepts
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ISA-95 enterprise-control system model
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Application integration within operational technology environments
What we offer
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Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
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A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
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Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
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Attractive share ownership plan
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Company provided insurance cover
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Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
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Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
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Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
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Leave for all of life’s reasons, including annual leave, paid parental leave, personal leave and cultural leave
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Exclusive employee discounts including banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
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Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you will be working
This role is based in Perth, Western Australia, out of our Central Park office, working Monday – Friday, with ad hoc travel to sites in the Pilbara and the Rio Tinto Operations Centre at Perth Airport. We support and encourage flexible working arrangements.
Applications close Thursday 30th July, 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 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.