Manager Operations, Resource Development - Perth, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Manager Operations, Resource Development

Work for a global mining company
Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
Flexible operational roster, Perth based with regular travel to the Pilbara

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a strong passionate people leader to lead Resource Development's Operations team within Rio Tinto Iron Ore.

This role is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team evaluating Tier One iron ore deposits in one of the world's great mineral provinces.

As the
Manager Operations, you will be a significant leader within the Resource Development team, this opportunity provides an enormous span of control right across the Pilbara.

We need your passion and investment in safety and people as a priority, and your experience leading large and diverse teams.

In addition to your own team, you will lead a team of experienced partners focused on safe execution of all earthwork, drilling and geophysics programs for resource development.

This is a unique career experience to unlock the full potential of our people and our resources at the same time, whilst building unique and lasting partnerships with our traditional owners and communities.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility.

We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity - it is something we actively plan and make happen.

Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Based in Perth with frequent weekly site travel to the Pilbara (three days per week), this role has the following key responsibilities:

Leading site-based operational teams to ensure that Resource Development programs are delivered in accordance with the plan and schedule, to the highest standard of quality and safety;
Overseeing onsite contractor management with multiple earthworks, drilling and geophysical logging contractor partners;
Owning applicable standards around execution and drilling, such as ensuring conformance to plan meeting all environmental and legal obligations associated with the role.;
Developing safety leadership, supervision, contract management and project management capability within the Operations Team in Resource Development;
Setting the team up for future success, driving a sustainable productivity agenda;
Working in partnership with various Planning and Technical teams within Resource Development, and external stakeholders (contractor partners, Mines, Studies) to ensure delivery of Resource Development's business plan;
Forming part of Resource Development's Leadership Team to ensure overall delivery of the plan and development of team capability.

What you'll bring

You will be a strong people leader, with the commitment to the safety of yourself and your team at the core of what you do.

You will drive a business improvement mindset, have a passion for people culture, innovation and operational excellence.

Your well developed leadership skills will be required as you lead multiple operational teams across numerous resource development work fronts.

A collaborative style, one adaptable to change, whom has a strong understanding of contract management and delivering results with partners is highly desirable.

Past demonstrated experience leading large operational teams, and or exploration programs is desierable.

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 General Manager of Resource Development
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 familyfriendly 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)
Possible domestic relocation assistance

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