Operational Readiness Specialist

3 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time

We are seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Specialist to join our Port & Rail Logistics Rail Operational Readiness team. This role will be key in supporting the business through the challenging development, implementation, commissioning and handover of a range of major rail projects.

The ideal candidate will have proven ability to continuously identify and drive improvements in safety, people, cash, partnership and growth, as well as excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

About the Role:

  • To support the Superintendent Rail Operational Readiness in the development and execution of operational readiness tasks through the life of each project.
  • Developing, implementing and communicating the operational readiness execution plan for a variety of projects.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders who influence and impact the operational readiness plan and business groups.
  • Develop and provide reporting through each project phase including PMO updates to the appropriate stakeholder groups.
  • Development of key documents such as interface/boundary agreements, SWP's performance metrics with key stakeholders.
  • Role modelling safety leadership by striving for zero harm and demonstrating the Rio Tinto safety culture, especially through improved safety in design.
  • Be accountable for the day-to-day organisational tasks associated with ensuring stakeholder engagement and communications are managed in a coordinated and structured manner;
  • Be accountable for the management of key stakeholder input and representation at design, site acceptance, HAZOP/HAZID workshops, commissioning events and punch listing.
  • Management, development and coordination of documents for formal signoff and acceptance, including the governance of delivery of as-built drawings and documents into the Rio Tinto drawing management system.
  • Ongoing development and distribution of internal rail division documentation including operational, maintenance, Safeworking notices and procedures.
  • Administrative tasks associated with the cost management of OR activates.
  • Travel to a variety of sites as required.

About You:

  • Proven ability to continuously identify and drive improvements in safety, people, cash, partnership and growth.
  • Proven ability to communicate and engage with a variety of key stakeholders at various levels of management.
  • Document development, control and management skills (previous exposure to our systems will be beneficial).
  • Understanding of training requirements and the development of training needs analysis.
  • Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated report development and management skills.
  • Exposure to both Rail and RTIO business systems will be beneficial.

What We Offer:

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
  • Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements.
  • 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave.
  • A competitive base salary of around $120,000 per annum, reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
  • An 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); and
  • Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only.


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