Specialist Business Improvement
Help shape the future of our new generation mine
Front-facing role with exposure to exciting streams of work
FIFO or Residential to Paraburdoo – Relocation & housing assist available
5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 3 days off
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Business Improvement Specialist to drive innovation and site initiatives to deliver additional sustained value in accordance with company safety, environmental and statutory requirements at our Paraburdoo operations, as part of our Operational Excellence team.
The Operational Excellence team works across a diverse portfolio including Improvement Projects, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Capital, Risk and the Management Operating System.
This opportunity is suited to a motivated individual who is passionate about driving business improvement and contributing to our organisation's success. If you are ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our company.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work 8 days on, 6 days off which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Principal Business Improvement you will be
Facilitating and leading high value projects across sites using recognised Business Improvement methodologies
Coaching and influencing project owners to deliver results quickly and with maximum value
Interpreting costs and production drives to inform strategic thinking and the evaluation and prioritisation of initiatives
Undertaking KPI analysis, improvements and project work designed to identify opportunities to add business value
Assisting in the facilitation of our transformation program
Creating a site culture of sustainable improvement.
What You’ll Bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, and alignment with our values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity
Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
Experience in problem solving, process improvement, project leadership, change management, stakeholder engagement or similar
Highly effective leadership, organisational, time management and analytical skills
Ability to work in a high-pace role, managing deliverables and stakeholders whilst maintaining autonomy and self-motivation
A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering, or related discipline
Certification in Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt) or, significant experience with Lean Methodology, showcasing a commitment to operational efficiency and excellence
Experience leading Kaizen projects
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Advanced Microsoft office skills
Extensive experience using business improvement processes within the mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry
Demonstrated workshop facilitation capability
Project team leadership experience
A current C class manual drivers’ 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.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
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)
Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).
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.
Where you will be working
Located 80km southwest of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families.
The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, childcare centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym.
Applications close on the 7th of September 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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.
