What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at riotinto?
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits Family‑friendly even time roster – 3 days, 3 nights on, 6 days off Based at our state‑of‑the‑art Perth Operations Centre We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Controller – Fixed Plant to support our Pilbara operations through the safe coordination and monitoring of fixed plant activities from our Integrated Control room near Perth Airport. This is a great opportunity for an operationally focused, safety‑driven individual to work in a 24/7 control room environment on an even time roster, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a highly integrated mining network. Reporting to the Supervisor PMO Control and working in a collaborative and fast‑paced control room environment within the Pilbara Mine Control team, you will be: Coordinating and monitoring fixed plant operations to ensure safe, stable and efficient performance Adhering to Rio Tinto standards, policies and procedures at all times Identifying and managing operational risks, escalating issues where required Collaborating with site‑based teams and other control room disciplines to support production and maintenance activities Using operational systems and real‑time data to identify deviations and support timely decision‑making Supporting the execution of daily and short‑term operational plans Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, reliability and performance About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Experience in operational control, fixed plant or process operations within a mining or industrial environment Ability to remain calm and effective in high‑pressure, time‑critical situations Clear communication and collaboration skills Technical understanding of fixed plant or processing operations Computer literacy and confidence using operational and Microsoft‑based systems If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger. What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, plus annual incentive bonus Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan and company‑provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options Career development and education assistance Access to family‑friendly health and wellbeing support Leave for all of life’s reasons, including annual, parental, sick and cultural leave Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks for all parents Exclusive employee discounts across travel, banking, retail and more Where you’ll be working This role is based at our Perth Operations Centre, a state‑of‑the‑art facility that enables real‑time coordination of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s integrated network of mines, rail and ports across the Pilbara. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Centre uses advanced visualisation and collaboration tools to optimise mining, maintenance and logistics activities from more than 1,500 kilometres away. Applications close 5th of October 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date) À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d'autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ 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. innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.