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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 Supervisor Contract Management to help Resource Development deliver safe, well-coordinated contractor activities across a broad operational environment. In this role, you’ll oversee work spanning earthworks, drilling, geophysics, rehabilitation, water drilling and test pumping, helping ensure each program is ready, compliant and delivered to plan. This is an opportunity to strengthen contractor performance while building trusted partnerships with internal teams and external service providers.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nReporting to the Superintendent Operations and working in a collaborative operational environment within Resource Development, you will be\nManage contractor compliance with the Contractor Management System (CMS), company standards, procedures and legislative requirements. \nCoordinate contracted operational activities against approved plans, schedules and field readiness requirements. \nMonitor contractor performance, service delivery and quality, addressing issues that could affect safe and reliable execution\nConduct field inspections, workplace interactions and quality assurance activities to verify standards and strengthen safe work practices\nIdentify operational risks and lead practical improvements across safety, productivity, cost and quality.\nBuild effective working relationships with contractors, technical teams and operational stakeholders to support delivery commitments\nAllocate resources and adjust field priorities to maintain progress in a dynamic operational environment\nSupport contractor workgroups to improve operational behaviours, capability and safety performance\n About you\nWe’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply - if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.\nRequired for Success\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team\nCurrent Schedule 26 certification.\nAt least two years of mine site supervision experience in a safety-critical operational environmen\nDemonstrated experience managing contractors delivering mining, drilling, earthworks or related field activities. \nWorking knowledge of Contractor Management Systems (CMS), compliance obligations and contractor readiness requirements\nExperience coordinating operational plans, resources and field execution while managing competing priorities\nHelpful for Success\n Experience conducting field inspections, workplace interactions or operational quality assurance activities. \nConfidence using Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems to monitor work, communicate priorities and support decisions.\nExperience building productive relationships with service providers and cross-functional stakeholders. \nPractical problem-solving experience that has improved safety, productivity, cost or quality outcomes. \n What we offer\nBe recognised for your contribution, you're 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 program\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, personal & cultural leave)\nExclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)\nPossible domestic relocation assistance\nWhere you’ll be working\nHope Downs 1\nLocated 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4. Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities, and the village provides excellent facilities for its fly-in fly-out workers.\nHope Downs 4\nLocated 50km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 4 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 1. Hope Downs 4 provides excellent career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its fly-in fly-out workers.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio 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.\nWe have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. 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