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Job Summary
Be part of a safetydriven inclusive organisation that values engineering excellence
Work on diverse and complex Sustaining Capital NPI projects including a regional airport terminal upgrade
Perthbased role with flexible working optionsand ad hoc site travel aligned to project phases
Were 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 aSpecialist Project Engineerto provide engineering leadership acrossSustaining Capital NonProcess Infrastructure (NPI)projects through the full project lifecycle.
This is a great opportunity for anexperienced and motivated project engineerto lead multidisciplinary engineering scopes and drive fitforpurpose outcomes on challenging and highprofile projects. This role isPerthbased operating Monday to Friday withad hoc site travelrequired depending on project phase.
Reporting to thePrincipal Project Engineerand working in adiverse and collaborative teamwithinEngineering Management Sustaining Capital you will be:
Supporting Study Leads and Project Leads by providingproject engineering leadershipfor NPI projects
Engaging and managingEngineering Service Providers including performance management
Drivingfitforpurpose engineering solutions including facilitating value engineering workshops
Ensuring engineeringconformance to standards specifications and governance requirements
Providing leadership through thecoaching of project engineersand the application of sound engineering judgement
Engaging with stakeholders includingsubject matter experts operations asset management and delivery teams
Facilitating and participating infield investigationsas required
About you
You are an engineering leader who can managehighrisk engineering outcomesacross studies execution and closeout with a strong focus on safety quality and continuous improvement. You will also have:
A commitment to thesafety of yourself and your team
Demonstrated proficiency inproject engineering with the ability to challenge influence and support engineering decisions
Significant exposure toNonProcess Infrastructure projectswithin a relevant engineering discipline
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams
Leadership capability including experiencecoaching and mentoring engineers
A drive to continuously improveengineering practices across the project portfolio
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution your thinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve 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 lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where youll be working
Our modern office located in Central Park tower in Perth provide an inspiring environment for collaboration and professional growth. Youll be able to enjoy a range of benefits including access to a modern gym wellness programs and convenient amenities that support a healthy work-life balance. Situated in the heart of Perth we are close to public transport and several parking options.
Applications close: 16 April 2026 (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 cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women the LGBTI 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.
