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Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Planner to create and manage executable work orders aligned to the maintenance strategy, asset condition, business and long-term plans and monitor planned vs actual costs. This is a great opportunity for a detailed-oriented and proactive Planner to optimise maintenance execution and support operational efficiency in our Fixed Plant Planning and Engineering Department in Paraburdoo.\nReporting to the Superintendent Planning and Engineering, you will be planning and scheduling in Fixed Plant weekly and major shut maintenance activities. Your duties will include:\nReview and prioritise approved maintenance notifications, providing timely status updates and feedback to relevant stakeholders.\nDevelop detailed work plans for approved non-urgent maintenance, including labour, resource requirements and equipment downtime.\nReview maintenance history, equipment condition and failure information to support accurate data capture and maintenance planning.\nInitiate warranty and repairable/rotable processes for corrective maintenance, engaging relevant internal subject matter experts as required.\nReview and prioritise scheduled maintenance activities considering asset criticality, statutory requirements, safety impacts, warranties and project maintenance work.\nIdentify scope or scheduling conflicts, repackage activities where required and adjust planned downtime to support effective execution.\nCoordinate specialist contractors and suppliers, maintain accurate work orders and task lists, and participate in work management meetings to develop executable schedules.\nMonitor maintenance cost performance, facilitate cost reviews, escalate material variances and support quarterly budgeting and reforecasting activities. \n\nWhat you’ll bring\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team\nProven SAP experience, particularly in planning and scheduling\nProven Microsoft Project experience for shutdown planning and scheduling\nExperience with executing, scheduling, or planning maintenance activities\nComplex problem-solving skills and able to deliver solutions \nWhat we offer \nBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. \nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority \nA permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto \nA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus \nComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family \nAttractive share ownership plan \nCompany provided insurance cover \nExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options \nCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions \nOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support \nLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave) \nTo 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\nExclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more\nWe 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:\nSpecialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment\nDedicated 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.\nIndigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.\nWhere you’ll be working\nLocated on the traditional lands of the Yinhawangka people, Greater Paraburdoo is home to one of Rio Tinto's key iron ore operations in the heart of the Pilbara. \nGreater Paraburdoo offers the opportunity to be part of a world-class mining operation while enjoying the balance and flexibility that FIFO or residential life provides. When you're on site, you'll have access to modern accommodation, quality dining options and recreational facilities, including a gym and swimming pool, in a welcoming community designed to help you feel at home on roster. \nSurrounded by the rugged beauty of the Pilbara and within reach of iconic destinations such as Karijini National Park, Greater Paraburdoo offers a unique working environment where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your career and contribute to providing the materials the world needs. \nAdvertising will close on the 23rd of November, 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to cease advertising earlier)\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. 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