Production Superintendent
Rio Tinto
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.