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About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are seeking a Project Controls Lead to support a team of project controllers in delivering project control services for Rio Tinto’s closure projects across the Asia Pacific Region (APAC). This is a great opportunity to join a leading mining company at the forefront of mining technology, offering the chance to grow your knowledge, skills, and career.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Closure APAC team, including the Global Project Services Manager, Principal and Senior Advisors. You will also work with APAC General Managers and the Rio Tinto Closure Finance Business Partner on reporting for APAC spending and progress. Your role will involve overseeing the workload, scope, and performance of the APAC project controllers and schedulers. You will coordinate with General Managers, District Managers, Asset Managers, Study Leads, and Contractors to track cost and schedule regional performance. Additionally, you will be involved in stakeholder and project meetings, and reviews, and lead internal project controls meetings as needed.
We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Reporting to the Global Project Services Manager for Closure and working in a collaborative communityyou will be:
* Managing the regional implementation of the global project services mission, vision, and goals.
* Managing APAC Project Controller’s and Scheduler’s workload, scope of work, deliverables, and performance. Both FTE and contractors.
* Managing stakeholder engagement with APAC project leadership and leadership of supporting functions.
* Managing SAP project creation, SAP budget uploads, and WBS structure.
* Managing the alignment of the regional Project Controls Team, and supporting vendors, to the tools, processes and procedures used by the Global Project Services Team.
* Coordinating with Global Document Control Lead regarding document control project setup, vendor access, and project tracking.
* As directed by the Project Services Manager, support with or manage the following:
* Global process improvements and implementation
* Recruitment of new project controllers and schedulers
* Lead regional trainings and presentations
What you’ll bring
* Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
* A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, accounting or a related field is desirable.
* Five or more years of experience in project controls
* Experience with managing project control deliverables for a portfolio of projects
* Robust understanding of project management and controls concepts
* Knowledge or experience in scheduling and progress management
* Experience with earned value management, forecasting and accruals
* Management experience and ability to work independently as a self-starter
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Applied knowledge in change management
* Proficient in SAP, Excel and Power BI
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your 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
* A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
* 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 well-being support
* Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
* Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
* Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be working
This role will be based in our Brisbane hub.
Applications close on Tuesday the 21st of January 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.
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