Regional Operations Superintendent - Greenfields
- Play a critical hands-on role in enabling Greenfields exploration success across Australia
- Enjoy regular travel leading logistics and operational activities across a broad project portfolio
- Permanent employment based in Perth or Brisbane, Australia
Where we’re all welcome
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 who we are.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About The Role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are seeking a
Regional Operations Superintendent - Greenfields to plan, coordinate and deliver field logistics and operational support across all Australian greenfield exploration programs. This role has a strong hands-on field focus and is critical to enabling our geoscience teams to safely and effectively deliver greenfield exploration activities.
We are an open, connected international team of explorers using some of the most advanced databases and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
This position leads and supports field operations across multiple, often remote locations, covering a diverse commodity portfolio. You will work closely with the Exploration Manager and Project teams, taking ownership of logistics, infrastructure, contractor management and in-field execution so that exploration teams can focus on discovery.
You will be joining a diverse, high-performing and inclusive team that values different perspectives, flexible ways of working and strong collaboration. Success in this role comes from building trust, communicating clearly and working effectively with people who think and work differently.
The role can be based in Brisbane or Perth and will include significant work-related regional travel across Australia. Whilst the role includes a rotating roster, you will also hold the flexibility to attend adhoc extended field-time.
You will have a supportive leader who will set you up to make this role your own, encourage personal development and open long-term career pathways within Rio Tinto. Reporting to the
Exploration Manager - Greenfields - Australia, you will
- Lead all field operations, logistics and infrastructure across Australian Greenfields exploration programs
- Plan, establish and manage remote field camps, including earthworks, site clearance, rehabilitation and demobilisation
- Plan and manage earthworks for field activities including site clearance, rehabilitation and demobilisation
- Lead the logistics and operational execution of exploration programs, including equipment movements, stock control, procurement, and supply chain coordination
- Manage and support a field support team and contractors located across regional Australia, including short-term contracting field staff during peak seasons
- Oversee contractor selection, tendering, onboarding and performance management, ensuring compliance with HSEC and company standards
- Develop and manage field rosters, fatigue management and travel schedules, with extended periods in the field
- Work closely with Exploration Managers, Manager – Field Support, and Regional Operations Superintendent West, to align operational delivery with project plans, schedules and budgets
- Prepare and execute annual Operations plans and budgets to align with the regional RTX strategy
- Ensure compliance with HSEC, environmental and community requirements across all field activities
- Take a hands-on leadership approach in the field, actively supporting camp set-up, operations and problem-solving
What You’ll Bring
As a proven leader, you will draw on your strong stakeholder engagement skill, communication and influencing skills to effectively partner with internal and external stakeholder groups, including the communities we operate in. This is a dynamic role, and your ability to manage priorities across geographically dispersed workforces will see you excel in this position. Your experience and demonstrated attributes include
- Priority for safety and desire to work in an organisation where safety, collaboration, mutual respect, integrity and excellence are valued
- A current Australian driver’s licence
- 5+ years’ experience in exploration or remote field operations, logistics or operational support roles
- Demonstrated experience delivering logistics and operations across multiple projects in remote environments (exploration rather than production-focused)
- Strong capability in camp establishment, earthworks coordination, contractor management and field logistics
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to guide and support diverse teams working remotely
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with geoscience, project and contractor stakeholders
- Sound understanding of HSEC requirements and practical risk management in field-based operations
- High level of flexibility and willingness to travel extensively and work extended field rotations
Formal qualifications and tickets (e.g. forklift, plant, Heavy Rigid) are advantageous though not essential. Practical experience and capability are our priority and required certifications can be obtained as needed.
What We Offer
Be recognized 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, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
Rio Tinto Exploration strives to be the world’s best explorer, building on a 70-year legacy of transformative discoveries. With explorers operating in more than a dozen countries across the globe, we’re actively pursuing opportunities in our core commodities whilst also being opportunistic in identifying other valuable minerals that underpin modern life and economic development.
Our global exploration team plays a pivotal role in discovering and safely delivering high-quality growth options for Rio Tinto. With diverse expertise across geoscience, technology, land access, data and information management, logistics and operations, communities and social performance, commercial and more, we work collaboratively to unlock value responsibly and sustainably, wherever we operate.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change towards finding better ways.
Applications close on 25 February 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 can’t do it on our own, so we’re 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.
