Production Superintendent

Superintendent Production

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Permanent employment with a huge range of additional benefits

• 5:2/4:3 to begin with transitioning to 9 days on 5 days off - FIFO from Perth or Busselton

• Site-Based Hope Downs 1 Hub (Hope Downs 2 Mine)

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

Join our inclusive Mine Operations team as a Superintendent Production of our newly developed expansion project – Hope Downs 2.

Are you ready to lead from the front and make a real impact? In this pivotal role, you’ll take charge of guiding and developing a high-performing Production team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring, coaching, and regular performance feedback. You’ll provide strong, safety-focused leadership in the execution of Load, Haul, and Development activities at site level—ensuring operational excellence and aligning team performance with our short to medium-term goals. This is your opportunity to shape success on the ground and drive meaningful outcomes in a dynamic mining environment.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, your duties will include :

• Follow all Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures

• Act as the site champion for C3 Vehicles and H2 Noise standards

• Serve as the Nominated Responsible Manager – Mass Transport for the site

• Hold the statutory appointment of Quarry Manager under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, with responsibility for slope safety and compliance with D3 Slopes & Geotech standards

• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging awareness, compliance, and prioritisation of safety in all activities

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practice initiatives

• Oversee daily mine production activities, including haulage, safety, training, scheduling, reporting, and issue resolution

• Ensure production targets are met through safe and efficient operations

• Manage training, safety compliance, and team productivity

• Optimise production performance while managing costs and minimising environmental impact

• Deliver short- and medium-term plans aligned with business goals

• Define staffing needs, support recruitment, and identify development opportunities

• Fulfil risk and assurance responsibilities in line with Rio Tinto’s Risk Management standard

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will hold some of the following requirements :

• You bring a strong background in safety and people leadership, with a focus on supporting and empowering others

• You’re confident in coaching, leading change, and making thoughtful, effective decisions

• You have a solid understanding of drill and blast operations and how they contribute to site performance

• You’re skilled at tracking, analysing, and reporting on drill and blast activities to support planning, ensure compliance, and drive improvement

• You actively contribute to a strong safety culture and ensure work aligns with safety standards, processes, and procedures

• You collaborate effectively to enhance SPCT performance, focusing on safe productivity, continuous improvement, and building team capability

• You understand budgeting processes, including preparing budgets, analysing variances, and managing cost drivers

• You hold a current WA ‘C’ Class Manual Driver’s Licence

• You hold an unrestricted WA Quarry Manager Certificate

• You’ve completed the Statutory Position Legal Exam – Quarry Manager

• You’ve also completed approved Risk Management TrainingIf you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

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.

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. 

Where you’ll be working

This opportunity is offered on a 9-day fortnight FIFO roster from Perth, designed to support balance and flexibility—working 5 days on, 2 days off, followed by 4 days on, 3 days off. It’s a rhythm that helps you stay connected to both your work and what matters most outside of it.

Located 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4. Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities, and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

About Rio TintoRio 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 MattersAt 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.