Mine Controller

• Play a critical role in coordinating safe, efficient operations across our Pilbara sites from our remote Operations Centre. 

• Build your operational capability while working with autonomous haulage, plant, pit and drill control environments across an integrated mining network. 

• Enjoy an even-time roster of 3 days, 3 nights on, followed by 6 days off, based at our Operations Centre near Perth Airport. 

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 seeking expressions of interest for Controllers to support our Pilbara Mine Operations by safely coordinating site-based equipment from our remote Operations Centre near Perth Airport.

In this role, you’ll help maintain safe and efficient operations across an integrated mining network while working with site and Operations Centre teams. This is a great opportunity for people who enjoy operational problem-solving, technology-enabled mining and an even-time roster that supports work-life balance. 

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Mine Control Supervisor and working in a collaborative, fast-paced operational environment, you will be:

• Ensure effective and efficient operation of multiple autonomous and manual operating assets.
• Prioritise operational activities based on a Daily Schedule and site conditions.
• Quickly problem solve for contingency planning in case of unplanned events.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders along the value chain.
• Actively pursue productivity opportunities when they arise.
• Coordinate operational activities across multiple functions and sites to support safe, reliable and efficient execution of the plan.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely communication, informed decision-making and alignment to operational priorities.
• Monitor changing conditions, safety and system functions and prioritise and escalate as required.
• Utilise operational systems, data and digital tools to identify emerging issues, optimise performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete comprehensive shift handovers and shift records to ensure continuity of awareness, risks, priorities and actions across incoming teams.

About you 

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements. You do not need to meet every item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, are self driven, have great communication skills and a proactive, respectful mind set, we encourage you to submit an application. 

Required for Success 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself, your team and your site peers. 

• AHS – Autonomous Haulage System experience including working with Komatsu Front Runner, Caterpillar MineStar and/or Dispatch systems

• Remote Pit Control or site-based pit operations

• Mining experience within an operational environment where priorities and conditions can change during shift. 

• Communication and computer capability to coordinate operational information with site and Operations Centre teams and complete detailed shift logs and handovers. 

• Ability to monitor multiple operational priorities and use analytical judgement to support safe, timely decisions. 

• A current and valid Australian Driver’s Licence. 

What we offer

• 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, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working

Our integrated iron ore network is supported by our Operations Centre (OC) in Perth, a state-of-the-art facility that enables all the autonomous trucks, trains and drills at our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location. The Centre incorporates visualisation and collaboration tools to provide real-time information across our demand chain and allows us to optimise our mining, maintenance and logistic activities across the Pilbara in a way never before possible. Located near the Perth domestic airport, the OC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to coordinate our integrated network of mines, rail, and ports from 1,500km away. 

Applications close on 30th of September 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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