Superintendent Ops Planning

About The Role

We are looking for a Superintendent Operational Planning to drive and deliver safe, reliable and efficient mine planning outcomes. Reporting to the Manager Mining, you will lead the site Operational Planning team and provide technical Mine Engineering and Survey support as part of the operation team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading technical teams, influencing production outcomes and driving continuous improvement in a complex operational environment.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Manager Mining and working within the Mining team, you will be:

• Lead and develop the Operational Planning team, fostering a strong safety culture, technical excellence and high levels of engagement.
• Coordinate mine planning, scheduling, productivity and survey activities to support short and medium-term operational objectives.
• Drive alignment between shift plans, production activities and operational priorities to deliver safe and efficient outcomes.
• Provide technical mine engineering guidance and assurance across planning, drill and blast, load and haul and survey activities.
• Monitor operational risks and implement controls through established governance and assurance processes.
• Partner with production, geoscience, mine water management, drill and blast and scheduling teams to optimise mining performance and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, operational efficiency and team capability.
• Manage workforce planning, performance, budget outcomes and stakeholder engagement across the Operational Planning function.

About The Employer

Located approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of Australia's highest-producing iron ore mines. The site produces unique Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines and operates a fleet of autonomous haul trucks and drills, supporting efficient and safe operations. Yandicoogina is recognised for its strong culture of teamwork, safety, and innovation, with a pioneering spirit. The mine supports a fly-in fly-out workforce from multiple regional hubs, including Perth, Busselton, and Derby - enhancing accessibility and community engagement across Western Australia.

About The Candidate

We'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.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Demonstrated experience leading mine planning, scheduling, engineering or operational technical teams within mining or another large-scale operational environment.
• Experience developing and executing mine plans while balancing safety, productivity and operational performance outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Mine Engineering, Survey, Scheduling and production planning principles.
• Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and coordinating work across operational and technical teams.
• A relevant qualification in Mining Engineering, Surveying, Geoscience or a related discipline and a current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence (Manual).

Helpful for Success

• Experience supporting autonomous or highly integrated mining operations.
• Experience in Drill and Blast, Load and Haul or short-term mine planning environments.
• Exposure to operational improvement, productivity benchmarking and risk management processes.

Work Environment

• 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 wellbeing support.
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, personal & cultural leave).
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).