Supervisor CMS

• Join an encouraging group, committed to your growth and development

• Permanent role with competitive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits in a globally respected organisation.

• Residential role based at Mile – 8/6

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’re looking for a dynamic, people-centred Supervisor Contractor Management Services to join our team.

As the CMS Supervisor, you’ll be the on-the-ground coordinator responsible for managing contractor crews performing various projects in and around the Rail Yard and tracks.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders, frontline teams, and technical professionals to identify improvement projects, scope, plan and coordinate the execution utilising contractors —ensuring safety remains core to how we operate every day.

Reporting to the Superintendent Operations you will be responsible for:

• Contractor Oversight & Field Supervision

• Provide daily field-based supervision of contractors performing maintenance

• Ensure execution aligns with scope, schedule, quality, and HSE requirements.

• Be physically present during site work to confirm safe and compliant execution.

• Contractor Mobilisation & Compliance

• Oversee contractor onboarding and site integration according to CM procedures.

• Ensure all inductions, qualifications, and risk controls are in place prior to execution.

• Performance Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate exposure hours and performance logs.

• Participate in performance reviews and support invoice validation and variation tracking.

• Act as the first point of contact for contractor-related escalations or resource issues.

• Safety & Technical Leadership

• Ensure compliance with HSE, CRM, and cost management processes

• Actively promote a positive safety culture, fostering safety awareness and compliance across the team

What you’ll bring 

• Show genuine care to every team member by holding them to account, appropriately escalating, and not walking past or accepting unsafe acts or conditions. 

• Display appropriate behaviours, respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset, displaying genuine care.

• Experience in all aspects of Contractor Management, with in field supervision of contractors in a mining, rail, or industrial environment.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication & collaboration skills.

• Able to be proactive, flexible, and work independently.

• Highly organised individual with great record keeping.

• Current Australian C Class Driver’s License.

• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical maintenance practices and compliance requirements.

• An understanding of the railway asset protection systems & principles of operation as well as the associated railway safe working procedures

If 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.    

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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

• 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)

• 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

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working  

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies. 

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.