Superintendent Forecasting

Superintendent Forecasting Parameters – Integrated Scheduling & Planning

• Perth based role – Perth Operations Centre
• Flexible working options – within a full time role
• The continue to grow on your leadership journey as part of a diverse and supportive team

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 are seeking a Superintendent Forecasting Parameters to lead the Quarterly Forecasting Parameter Process and support the overall development of the Quarterly Forecast. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a high level of attention to detail, demonstrated presentation and communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities in complex, dynamic and challenging situations. Leading an experienced team, you will gain extensive knowledge about our complex operating system.

Reporting directly to the Manager Forecasting, you will be responsible for :

• Leading the end-to-end delivery and facilitation of the system wide Quarterly Forecasting Parameter Process
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Leading and developing a close-knit team of Specialist Analysts in the Perth Operations Centre
• Developing tools to identify and articulate key system performance and opportunities for system improvement
• Required to undertake irregular site travel as required.
• Experience in analysing large, complex data sets
• Ability to utilise various analytical tools
• Strong stakeholder relationship management, including influencing, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills
• Deep technical understanding and experience in the Iron Ore supply chain (Mine, Rail, Port), planning processes and asset capacity calculations.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• The ability to think critically, collaborate and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to distil complex information into readily understood key messages and to present this to a wide range of audiences.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn about all areas of the iron ore value chain in Rio Tinto.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.
• An aptitude to test and follow complex data flows.

What we offer  

• 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
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• 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)
• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).
• 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
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working

This role will be offered on 5 days on, 2 days off roster in our Operations Centre based office, near the Perth airport.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Who we are  

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 and meet opportunities.  

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.