Superintendent Logistics

Superintendent Logistics

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

• Dampier based role, residential or fly in; fly out – 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 3 days off
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Oversee the movement of all equipment across our Rail Network Maintenance throughout the Pilbara

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 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Superintendent to join our team in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Logistics Superintendent will be responsible for overseeing the movement of all equipment, components and material for our Rail Network Maintenance teams.

The primary depots in Dampier and Tom Price service the whole of the Rio Tinto network, ensuring compliance with heavy vehicle accreditation standards, and championing logistic efficiencies.

Your demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence key stakeholders at all organisational levels will play a critical part to the effectiveness in this role.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well. With signature leadership training programmes, growing, and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Reporting to the Manager of Rail Network Maintenance, and working within a dynamic environment your key accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a highly skilled team of frontline leaders, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Manage the logistics operations for the movement of equipment and components required by the Rail Network Maintenance teams.
• Coordinate and schedule the transportation of equipment, ensuring timely delivery to designated sites.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, particularly heavy vehicle accreditation requirements.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize logistic processes and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as maintenance teams, procurement, and transportation providers to streamline operations.
• Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide leadership and direction to the logistics team, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain effective safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Ensure compliance with the CMS standards with all contractors supporting Rail Network Maintenance.
• Coaching and developing the team to build individuals capabilities and competence.
• Demonstrate our Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in logistics operations management, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Mechanically minded.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of heavy vehicle accreditation standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement logistics strategies to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant software systems and tools for logistics management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to promote a safety-first culture.
• Prior experience in leadership roles at Supervisor or Superintendent level.
• Confident in effectively leading, mentoring, and coaching team members as well as interfacing with senior leaders, with a desire to build and lead engaged teams.
• Flexibility to be able to work remotely as required.
• A current Australian driver’s license

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
• 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
• 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

Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 15 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track. With depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), each train is operated by a single driver and comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.7 kilometres in length with over 40 trains operating per day. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.

This role will primarily be based out of Dampier, with opportunity to travel to other site locations. 

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.

Applications close on Wednesday, the 1st of May 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).