Team Leader- Weipa
We offer above market compensation, benefits and flexible work arrangements
Relocation will be provided
Housing, remote area and travel allowance provided
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
Finding better ways to get materials the world needs.
We are looking for a seasoned HR Team Leader to lead a team of HR professionals supporting our bauxite mine in Weipa for our Aluminum Operations.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for developing people, is a true collaborator, a trusted advisor and HR innovator. Reporting to the People Experience HR Manager, you will be:
Participating or leading multiple cross-functional initiatives, providing HR subject matter expert input and project leadership.
Imparting knowledge and your experiences to the team on their key areas of responsibility which include employee relations matters, building Leader capability, best practice HR systems and processes, facilitating organisational change and leading HR projects.
Providing guidance to the wider team and reporting to the senior leadership team on complex people matters.
Balancing busy workloads and complex stakeholder relationships and demonstrating your leadership capability through effectively engaging at all levels of the business.
Supporting with the implementation of Workday platform and supporting site based leaders with this platform integration.
Partnering with HRBP’s to identify and prioritise people priorities to support the business strategy and HR Operational delivery
What you’ll bring
Commitment to develop and lead your team as part of the way we work and establish solid team foundations to enable this.
Demonstrated record as an influencer, the ability to build strong relationships and have a true impact on outcomes.
Capacity and versatility to operate in a large organisation which involves delivering business objectives remotely and across a diverse workforce.
The ability to thrive in a continuous improvement culture with a strong commitment to team-based processes and outcomes.
You are an astute and well-rounded leader who has proven techniques in providing robust HR solutions to relieve pain points for leaders.
Ability to think strategically and commercially, approach solutions creatively and consider organisation-wide impacts.
Solid generalist HR and ER experience (5-10 years) with extensive experience with case management.
Proven team leadership and influencing skills are essential for this role.
Experience with Workday is beneficial.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
9 day fortnight, with a roster of 5, 2, 4, 3 days (with weekends not rostered on)
25% allowance on base salary, plus Amrun allowance for days spent overnight
RAHATA Allowance of $15,000 per annum to be utilised for flights and accommodation
Weipa Accommodation Benefit (WAB) to assist them with providing accommodation for themselves and their dependents who reside in the same household
Paid parental leave up to 4.5 months full pay and 9 months half pay, after 6 months of continuous service
Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
Rio Tinto employee share programme
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tons of bauxite.
Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.
The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape
Applications will close on 28th of August 2025
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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.
