Scheduler Weekly

Role Overview

Join Rio Tinto as a Weekly Scheduler within the Mobile Equipment Maintenance team, focusing on creating optimized, safe, and efficient weekly maintenance schedules for a large mobile earthmoving fleet based in Pannawonica, Western Australia. You will contribute to shutdown execution by balancing safety, cost, quality, and resource use, while working alongside operational leaders and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain practical weekly maintenance schedules incorporating work management data, resources, and asset strategies.
• Assess labor, equipment, and material availability to optimize work sequences and reduce execution risks.
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, warehouse teams, and execution leaders to synchronize resources and critical activities.
• Track schedule progress, utilization, and loading, identifying constraints and driving scheduling enhancements.
• Manage deferred work rescheduling and ensure schedule accuracy via robust governance.
• Handle schedule loss events, update business systems, and inform stakeholders of impacts.
• Analyze work management data to improve shutdown planning and scheduling outcomes.
• Support contractor close-out activities, including invoicing and administrative tasks related to shutdowns.

Candidate Profile

• Strong commitment to team and personal safety.
• Experience in maintenance planning or scheduling within mining, manufacturing, utilities, or heavy industry sectors.
• Proficient with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) and associated work management methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with scheduling software to analyze and manage maintenance workflows.
• Ability to coordinate resources, materials, and stakeholders effectively to deliver maintenance and shutdown projects.
• Capability to interpret maintenance strategies, critical paths, and dependencies to formulate executable work plans.

Additional Helpful Skills

• Exposure to large-scale shutdowns in mobile equipment or fixed plant environments.
• Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Mechanical trade background, technical qualifications, or practical maintenance experience.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Safety-first culture with a permanent role at Rio Tinto.
• Competitive salary with an annual incentive scheme.
• Medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and families.
• Participation in a share ownership plan and company insurance coverage.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Support for career growth and education to develop technical and leadership skills.
• Family-friendly health and wellbeing resources.
• Comprehensive leave options covering vacation, parental, personal, and cultural needs.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and potential domestic relocation assistance.

Location and Lifestyle

Based in the scenic Pilbara region near Karratha, working in Pannawonica offers an appealing lifestyle with affordable living in subsidised housing, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a unique community environment. The town supports residents with amenities including a primary school with supervised distance education for secondary students, local medical services, supermarket, gym, and youth centre.

Inclusivity

Rio Tinto encourages applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTQ+ communities, mature workers, people with disabilities, and culturally diverse backgrounds. The company promotes an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued.

Important Dates

Applications close on Friday 18th September 2026.