Superintendent - Heritage Operations

• Opportunity to lead, influence and drive the Cultural Heritage team at Northern Operations (Andoom & East Weipa) Mine Development Team
• Take control in a fast paced and hands on role
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment; become part of the Weipa community!

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

The Superintendent - Heritage Operations will safely and efficiently lead and manage all Cultural Heritage field work across the Weipa Operations which are situated on Aboriginal Land. Considering the complexity and size of the operation, we are seeking a knowledgeable leader to support a diverse team of crew leaders, contractors, Traditional Owners and archaeologists.

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.

This role requires a resilient and self-motivated individual to interface with a broad range of stakeholder groups, displaying credibility, building trust and influencing outcomes. You will manage the safe execution of cultural heritage surveys, manage implementation of site protection plans, and work closely with traditional owners on country.

Reporting to the Manager CSP and working in a 9 day fortnight you will:

• Manage all aspects of Cultural Heritage field work with decision making rights that will shape the weekly outcomes of the team
• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviors, practices, and processes, whilst providing leadership, development, and support of the entire Cultural Heritage team
• Drive a strong safety culture amongst employees and contractors which ensures adherence to procedures for operational activities, site standards and legislation
• Work collaboratively and foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve wider business objectives
• Measuring, recording, analyzing and reporting on safety, people and productivity to continuously improve performance

What you will bring

• A strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and the local community
• Experience working in operational leadership roles and be confident in effectively leading, mentoring, and coaching employees and contractors.
• A desire to build and lead engaged teams
• Ability to promote, mentor and drive a diverse way of thinking and ability to challenge the status quo

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Tertiary qualifications & experience within an appropriate discipline or background
• Previous experience working with traditional owners
• Extensive contractor management experience
• Experience using business improvement methodologies such as : KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma and Change Management

What we offer

This position is a residential role in Weipa. The successful applicant will be supported with relocation if coming from outside of Weipa and will be eligible for company housing. This position whilst based in the township of Weipa, works across our entire mining lease and will require some travel and regular overnight stays at our Amrun operations. This role’s shift arrangement is Day work only working a 9 day fortnight with flexible options in Weipa.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.

Andoom & East Weipa are the historic backbone of Weipa Operations and play a pivotal agile role in supporting our other Rio Tinto Bauxite operations, Amrun and Gove. The mines are located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.