Operations Improvement Professional

2 weeks ago


Gladstone, Australia Rio Tinto Full time
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. Our purpose is to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs, striving for innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining low emissions and meeting environmental, social and governance standards.

Our Business
We produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other essential materials needed for the global energy transition and for communities to thrive. With 150 years of experience, we have built knowledge across generations and continents, fostering partnerships to solve problems and meet opportunities.

The Role
As an Operations Improvement Professional, you will be part of our team at Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. This facility produces over three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually, employing over 700 people and a large contractor workforce. We are committed to safely improving our process every day, using existing and emerging technology to support our 24-hour operation.

Your Key Responsibilities
You will support the deployment of our Safe Production System by coaching best practices, leading the launch of new initiatives, and facilitating problem-solving at all levels. You will also assist operational managers and superintendents in defining and delivering improvement plans, applying data analysis, facilitation, and project management skills to efficiently deliver business performance enhancements.

Your Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have a commitment to safety and ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You should also possess problem-solving skills, adaptability, and experience in operations, maintenance, or engineering roles within a mining, processing, or manufacturing business. Additionally, you should be able to navigate complex problems and apply standardised work to sustain solutions.

What We Offer
We offer a competitive base salary, ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive program. You will also receive comprehensive medical benefits, attractive share ownership, company-provided insurance cover, extensive salary packaging options, career development assistance, and ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support. We also offer exclusive employee discounts, possible domestic relocation assistance, and leave for all life's reasons.

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