Superintendent Maintenance Planning

Superintendent – Maintenance Planning and Materials

• Grow your career as a Maintenance Leader in this strategic leadership role

• Based at Rio Tinto's Yarwun Alumina Refinery, working a family-friendly 9-day fortnight

• Permanent employment with attractive salary, annual incentive program, and a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. 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.

We are looking for a Superintendent – Maintenance Planning and Materials to lead a high-performing team responsible for maintenance planning and materials warehousing at our Yarwun operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance leader to step into a strategic role

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.

Where can Rio Tinto take you?

You're passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.

Take a look at Shona's career journey

• 2022 – Present

General Manager Weipa Operations

Weipa, Far North Queensland, Australia
- 2020

General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- 2017

Metal products Department

Boyne Smelters

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2014

Reduction line Manager – Boyne Smelters

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2012

Services department Manager Boyne Smelters

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2011

Manager Health, Safety, Environment and business improvement Boyne Smelters

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2010

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Boyne Smelters

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2009

Operations Superintendent

Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
- 2005

Operations Superintendent

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- 2004

Graduate Engineer

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Working at Rio Tinto

Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.

The plane you're flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you're in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you'll experience advantages you won't find anywhere else.

Inclusion & diversity

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A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We're committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Meaningful work

We're industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We'll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

Excellent compensation and benefits

We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.

Safety

Though we're continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.

Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we're each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We're committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Meaningful work

We're industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We'll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

Excellent compensation and benefits

We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.

Safety

Though we're continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.

Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we're each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We're committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Our application process

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Apply

The first thing you'll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We'll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.

02

Undergo assessments

Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you'll need to complete.

03

Interview(s)

Our interviews could be in person or online. It's a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.

04

Offers and checks

At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we'll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.

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Join the Rio Tinto team

Once the checks have been completed, we'll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.

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