Mine Optimisation Advisor

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for an Advisor Mine Optimisation to support safe, consistent and efficient Control Room operations across its Caterpillar and Komatsu fleet management and autonomous haulage environments. The role sits in the Perth Operations Centre, which coordinates autonomous trucks, trains and drills across the Pilbara, and reports to the Superintendent Control Technical Services.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse real-time operational and system data to identify issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and support CAT MineStar / Command for Hauling and Komatsu FrontRunner / DISPATCH environments, investigate system issues and escalate them through established support pathways.
• Develop, review and maintain Control Room standards, procedures, work instructions and operating practices.
• Partner with controllers, site teams and technical specialists to find process gaps and turn operational learnings into practical improvements.
• Support the rollout of new and revised procedures, including controller familiarisation and the capture of learnings.
• Identify recurring system issues, alarms and performance trends and track progress against plans and schedules.
• Support system configuration, testing, upgrades and operational readiness within governance and change-management processes.
• Collaborate with Caterpillar, Komatsu, site operations, maintenance and technology teams to improve system reliability and standardisation.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in mining engineering, data analytics, technology, STEM or a related discipline, or equivalent operational experience.
• Experience in mine operations, Control Room environments, fleet management systems or autonomous haulage, ideally across load and haul, drilling or fixed plant interfaces.
• Experience with CAT MineStar / Command for Hauling, Komatsu FrontRunner / DISPATCH or similar systems is highly regarded.
• Current and valid Australian C class driver's licence.

Required skills

• Strong analytical ability to interpret operational and system data and spot trends.
• Experience developing or applying operational standards, procedures and change-management practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across controllers, operations, maintenance, technology teams and OEM partners.

What we offer

• A permanent position with a competitive base salary and annual incentive bonus.
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance, company-provided insurance and salary sacrifice options.
• Share ownership plan, career development and education assistance.
• Leave for all life's reasons, including 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts and a family-friendly, safety-first workplace.

The roster is 6 days on, 6 days off, days only, with ad hoc travel to operational sites as required. Applications close on 19 November 2026.