Supervisor Infrastructure | Gove, NT
- Lead a team of skilled operators, maintainers and contractors in a frontline leadership role
- Drive safe, reliable and effective Operations
- 8/8 FIFO roster out of Brisbane, Cairns or Darwin
- Support the performance and reliability of critical site assets
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Operational Infrastructure Supervisor to join our team and provide frontline leadership across operations and maintenance of utilities infrastructure and supervision of the Waste Water Neutralisation Plant (WWNP).
This is a FIFO opportunity on an 8/8 roster flying from Brisbane, Darwin or Cairns.
Leading a team of operators, maintainers and contractors, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant operation of water treatment, wastewater treatment, diesel and site supporting utility infrastructure. You will ensure asset management processes, strategies and safe work practices are consistently applied to maintain plant performance and environmental compliance.
This hands on leadership role will coordinate operational resources, support breakdown response, shutdown activities and improvement initiatives. Working closely with your team and key stakeholders, you will resolve day to day operational challenges while ensuring the continued reliability and availability of critical site infrastructure.
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading frontline operational or maintenance teams, ideally within water, wastewater, utilities, process plant or heavy industrial environments.
- A proven commitment to safety leadership, with the ability to foster a strong safety culture through visible leadership, critical risk management, field interactions and effective risk control.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, Projects and HSE.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to issues as they arise
- The ability to plan, prioritise and allocate resources to meet operational requirements
- An understanding of asset management principles and equipment reliability
- A focus on quality, continuous improvement and sustainable asset performance
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
- Permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- 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, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative operational environment where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement are central to how we work.
Where you’ll be working
Located in North East Arnhem Land, Gove is home to some of Australia's most spectacular coastlines and a vibrant, close-knit community. Surrounded by natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Gove offers a unique lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of a team that is making a positive contribution to the region.
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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 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.
Start your application
Take your leadership career to the next level.
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


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- 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.
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.
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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.



















