Supervisor CMS & Logistics

Supervisor CMS and Logistics

• Permanent Perth based role

• Flexible work arrangements available

• Be part of a safety focused team and organization

Where we’re all welcome

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

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.  

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 are seeking a motivated and collaborative Supervisor – CMS and Logistics to join our Heritage Systems, Planning & Coordination team based in Perth.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing a team of six Cultural Heritage Fieldwork Program Coordinators. Your focus will be on ensuring all logistics, contractor coordination, and pre-planning requirements are effectively delivered to support heritage fieldwork programs.

You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement across heritage logistics processes, enabling streamlined, end-to-end delivery of fieldwork activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while developing your leadership capabilities. You’ll be supported by a dedicated manager and a collaborative team environment that encourages personal growth and achievement of both individual and team goals.

If you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us. 

Reporting to the Manager Heritage Systems, Planning and Coordination, you will:  

• Drive management of heritage accommodation and travel demand across FIFO camps and support coordinators to ensure heritage fieldwork requirements are prioritised and met​, including short term logistics requirements for heritage fieldwork program

• Escalation and resolution pathways with accommodation constraints that impacts heritage fieldwork surveys

• Identify trends in cultural heritage accommodation no-shows, unexpected arrivals, non-departures and similar, and escalate for resolution​

• Manage early forecasting of vehicle demand and heritage survey demand to escalate periods of HLA constraints.

• Enable reporting of CMS monthly hours reporting for Traditional Owner Partnerships team

• Support the team to ensure the C7 aviation standards are followed for helicopter assisted surveys

• Ensure C7 annual reporting of usage and annual audits to review operational standards of contracting companies is completed to align with C7 aviation standards​

• Coach and mentor the Heritage coordinators team

• Adhere to all Rio Tinto HSEC standards, policies and procedures

• Actively foster and communicate a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance, encouraging prioritisation of safety in all activities and operations

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities utilising a range of Rio Tinto best practices

• Collaborate closely with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties

What you’ll bring    

We’re seeking a dynamic individual who brings:

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across diverse teams

• Solid project management capabilities, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination of initiatives.

• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues efficiently

• Demonstrated safety leadership and a sound understanding of safety protocols and practices

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly

• Sharp critical thinking and the ability to distil information into actionable insights and compelling narratives

• Familiarity with HSEC standards and procedures, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement

• A high level of adaptability, resilience, and versatility in dynamic and changing environments

• Ability to respond swiftly and effectively to ad-hoc Talent Operations requests, maintaining quality and consistency under pressure

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.  

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)  

• 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 who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment 

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Program 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 programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders 

Where you’ll be working 

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis and will be based in Perth, nestled in the cities CBD. With flexible time options operating from the office or working from home.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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.