Controller at Rio Tinto in Perth, Operations Centre
- Company: Rio Tinto
- Location: Perth, Operations Centre
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 4+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
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
Job description
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
Required
- Commitment to safety
Benefits
- 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
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. A drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our company's purpose: Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Here, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities. Read More