Advisor Business Improvement Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
Access to industry-leading technical development programmes Apply your creativity to our huge mine datasets.
Permanent role based in Weipa, Queensland.
About the role The Advisor Business Improvement supports the Business Improvement Team by providing training, coaching, and assistance in embedding business improvement initiatives.
This role is a development pathway toward becoming a Business Improvement Specialist, focusing on acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to deliver impactful improvements.
Additionally, the role addresses skill gaps in Power BI reporting and Power Apps while supporting key improvement activities.
Key Accountabilities Assist in deploying business improvement methods and tools in alignment with the team's strategy and objectives.
Contribute to best practices, such as daily and weekly lean performance meetings, to support the deployment and growth of the Safe Production System (SPS).
Support the team applying the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach to improve business processes and outcomes.
Assist in facilitating and coaching problem-solving activities at various levels of the organisation, including kaizen events and practical problem-solving sessions.
Collaborate with the team to support operational managers and superintendents in defining and prioritising improvement plans.
Gather and manage data for business improvement projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Maintain and update business improvement records, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out.
Support project implementation by applying foundational facilitation, data analysis, and project coordination skills.
Deliver training in business improvement tools and methodologies using standardised materials.
Actively participate in coaching and training sessions to develop expertise in business improvement techniques, including SPS, Power BI, and Power Apps.
Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support improvement initiatives and foster collaboration.
Build foundational skills in influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in an operational environment.
What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
Domestic relocation if required.
Where you will be workingRio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years.
Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape.
Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events.
With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.
Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late 2018 expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world's premier bauxite deposits.
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.