Specialist Asset Planning
Rio Tinto
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Perth, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time

- Pannawonica location – FIFO from Perth on a 5 2 4 3 Roster
- Supportive and energetic team that values collaboration and innovation
- Grow your career in a vibrant and forward-thinking environment
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 are seeking a Specialist Asset Planner to join our dynamic team at our pannawonica site, within the Pilbara hub of Western Australia.
Reporting to the MP&E Superintendent, your responsibilities will include
- Strategic Planning Lead the charge in planning and scheduling to optimise asset performance.
- Safety Champion Drive safety improvements through meticulous execution of the SMM work plan.
- Collaborative Engagement Work closely with planning, scheduling, engineering, and operations teams to tackle asset performance issues, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
- Continuous Improvement Promote adherence to standardized processes and tools, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quality Assurance Ensure maintenance system changes align with business objectives.
- Leadership Oversee work management meetings and support the upskilling, coaching & empowerment of your team.
- Budget Mastery Collaborate with stakeholders to establish budget inputs, understand variances, and provide monthly forecasts.
- Cost Efficiency Develop and present cost performance reports, support budget planning, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Budget Management Manage budgets including CEA applications, and track Opex and Capex spend.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Technical Leadership Proven ability in mentoring, leading change, and making effective decisions for organisational success
- RTIO Processes Expertise In-depth understanding of RTIO processes, including safety, asset management, and cash management
- Stakeholder Engagement Coordinate stakeholders to optimize productivity, build excellence, upskill teams, and drive continuous improvement
- Financial Management Strong foundation in financial principles, aiding informed decision-making and strategic alignment
- Systems Proficiency Extensive knowledge of systems like SAP, Prometheus, Enablon, and others
- Strategic Influence Ability to influence teams, drive collaboration, and achieve strategic targets aligned with organisational goals
- Inspiration and Empowerment Ability to inspire, coach, and empower others to develop a high-performance mindset
- 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 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
Located in the scenic Pilbara region and close to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing.
This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities.
The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, an excellent primary school with options to undertake secondary school studies in a supervised distance education program, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.
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.
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 situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
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 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.
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