Track Scales Contractor Management Supervisor

• Join an encouraging group, committed to your growth and development

• Permanent role with competitive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits in a globally respected organisation.

• FIFO 8/6 Roster

Where we’re all welcome 

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 who we are.

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-centred Track scales Contractor Management Supervisor to join the Rail Network Maintenance (RNM) Inland Track Team based out of West Angelas.

As the Track Scales Contractor Management Supervisor (CMS), you’ll be the on-the-ground coordinator responsible for managing contractor crews performing mechanical, electrical, calibration, and cleaning activities on weigh scale systems. Coordination, and support for the maintenance and reliability of 17 track-mounted weigh scales across 11 mine sites.

This critical role ensures the safe, accurate, and compliant operation of all track scale assets, directly supporting operational efficiency and regulatory standards

You will serve as the key operational link between site teams, contractors, OEM vendors, and internal stakeholders ensuring safety, compliance, and performance are never compromised.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders, frontline teams, and technical professionals to enhance systems, build capability, and strengthen risk management—ensuring safety remains core to how we operate every day.

Reporting to the Inland Track Superintendent you will be you’ll be responsible for

• Contractor Oversight & Field Supervision

• Provide daily field-based supervision of contractors performing scale maintenance, calibration, and cleaning.

• Ensure execution aligns with scope, schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.

• Be physically present during site work to confirm safe and compliant execution.

• Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Coordinate quarterly preventive maintenance campaigns across all 11 mine sites.

• Align with planners, schedulers, and site teams to ensure readiness and work order accuracy.

• Use SAP and relevant systems to track, manage, and close out maintenance activities. Adhere to work management processes, including timely completion of work, proper documentation, and closing out of work orders via SAP.

• Contractor Mobilisation & Compliance

• Oversee contractor onboarding and site integration according to CM procedures.

• Ensure all inductions, qualifications, and risk controls are in place prior to execution.

• Verify adherence to WHS (Mines) Regulations for calibration requirements.

• Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor contractor KPIs and execution against scope of work (SoW).

• Maintain accurate exposure hours and performance logs.

• Participate in performance reviews and support invoice validation and variation tracking.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Mine CMS, site leadership, E&I teams, OEM vendors, and Procurement.

• Act as the first point of contact for contractor-related escalations or resource issues.

• Safety & Technical Leadership

• Lead by example in field safety practices and contractor engagement.

• Ensure compliance with HSE, CRM, and cost management processes.

• Leverage SAP and related platforms to track warranties, work records, and part availability.

• Champion best practices for contractor-led track scale maintenance and reliability.

Develop training materials and coach site teams to improve operational consistency and capability.

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with relevant legislative requirements, Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures.

• Actively promote a positive safety culture, fostering safety awareness and compliance across the team.

• Collaborate with other functions and stakeholders to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Manage vendor relationships both on and off-site to support asset protection equipment and maintenance activities.

• Provide support to contractors as required for sites visits

What you’ll bring 

• Show genuine care to every team member by holding them to account, appropriately escalating, and not walking past or accepting unsafe acts or conditions. 

• Display appropriate behaviours, respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset, displaying genuine care.

• Proven SAP experience, particularly in workflow management.

• Experience in all aspects of Contractor Management, with in field supervision of contractors in a mining, rail, or industrial environment.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication & collaboration skills.

• Able to be proactive, flexible, and work independently.

• Highly organised individual with great record keeping.

• Current Australian C Class Driver’s License.

• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance practices and compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to work across multiple remote sites, with a hands-on approach.

• An understanding of the railway asset protection systems & principles of operation as well as the associated railway safeworking procedures

• Competent with technical documentation.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.    

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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 bonus

• 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, cultural leave)

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working  

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies. 

Applications close on the 20th of August 2025. 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.

Every Voice Matters

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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