Planner Major Works

• Play a critical role in planning and coordinating major maintenance works that support the reliability and performance of Rio Tinto’s mining fleet. 

• Develop expertise across shutdown planning, contractor management, resource forecasting and asset management while influencing operational outcomes. 

• Enjoy an 8/6 roster with attractive benefits while working alongside a team focused on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

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 HME Planner – Major Works to join the Major Works Heavy Mobile Equipment team responsible for planning maintenance activities across Pilbara operations. Reporting to the Superintendent Major Works – HME, you will support the planning, scheduling and execution of major outages and shutdown activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in alignment with business requirements. Working on an 8/6 roster, this role offers the opportunity to influence fleet reliability while partnering with operational, maintenance and contractor stakeholders. 

What you'll be doing 

• Lead planning activities for heavy mobile equipment major works, shutdowns and outages to support safe and reliable fleet performance. 

• Coordinate labour, accommodation, logistics, materials and contractor resources to ensure maintenance activities are work-ready. 

• Develop and maintain major work schedules, monitoring compliance, risks and resource requirements throughout execution. 

• Provide technical planning support to maintenance leaders, supervisors and asset management teams to optimise shutdown outcomes. 

• Manage contractor performance and support contract review activities to improve service delivery and value outcomes. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, work management practices and operational efficiency. 

• Coach and support supervisors and maintenance personnel in work management processes, planning standards and scheduling practices. 

• Monitor budgets, forecasts and maintenance costs to support the delivery of cost-effective maintenance services. 

About you 

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item 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 your team. 

• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance, shutdowns or major works activities within mining, heavy mobile equipment or another industrial environment. 

• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience coaching, developing and supporting teams to deliver operational outcomes. 

• Strong understanding of work management, resource planning and scheduling principles. 

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word. 

• A current Australian manual C Class Driver’s Licence. 

Helpful for Success 

• Relevant trade qualification or practical experience working with heavy mobile equipment maintenance. 

• Experience managing contractors, shutdown logistics and maintenance budgets. 

• Knowledge of asset management and maintenance planning processes within large-scale operational environments. 

• Experience supporting schedule optimisation and reliability improvement initiatives. 

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 

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara region, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly-in fly-out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools, a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.   

Applications for this role will close on Monday 28th September 2026.