Supervisor – Water and Tailings Team Lifestyle Roster 4, 5, 5 day shift with on-call duties Be part of safe, positive and close knit team Residential role based in Weipa About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Supervisor Water and Tailings to play a critical role in leading a small support operations team to meet safety, production and operational efficiency targets. The focus of the team is the management of process water, potable water,waste water treatment and tailings for the weipa operation. 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. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic and a 'can do' attitude to lead an operational team towards achieving our production and safety targets. Working a 4, 5, 5 day shift roster and reporting to the Superintendent Water and Tailings, you will be: Managing a team of operators/maintainers working on water supply, treatment and tailings infrastructure Leading the team towards achieving an interdependent safety culture by utilizing daily shift starts, safety interactions, human performance and critical risk management tools Maintaining a strong level of control over the water supply, water treatment and tailings infrastructure which includes: Operating multiple tailings and water storage dams Mine processing and potable water supply Drinking water disinfection and treatment systems Multiple Sewage Treatment plants Sewage collection and distribution infrastructure (pumps stations, rising mains and associate networks Develop and implement annual plans and coordinate team activities Fostering a culture of continuous improvement in safe production What you will bring To successfully considered for this role, you will have: Previous leadership experience of a dynamic team in an operational environment Previous experience in Tailings, water delivery and water/waste water treatment plant operations Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills Intermediate computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office suite applications Ability to work in a dynamic environment It will also be beneficial if you have: A Diploma in Front Line Management or similar Qualifications relevant to water supply and water delivery and preferably tailings experience Experience working in a highly regulated operational environment Knowledge and experience using SAP What we offer This position is a residential role in Weipa. The successful applicant will be supported with relocation if coming from outside of Weipa and will be eligible for company housing. This role's shift arrangement is Day work only working a 4,4,5 roster with flexible options in Weipa. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program. Weipa accommodation benefit Remote area allowance Remote area holiday travel assistance 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) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 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 and meet opportunities. Where you'll be working Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Andoom & East Weipa are the historic backbone of Weipa Operations and play a pivotal agile role in supporting our other Rio Tinto Bauxite operations, Amrun and Gove. The mines are located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved. Every Voice Matters 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 Closing date: 29th April 2024 RITM11582109
