You should have mining experience with equipment, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, a desire to learn information systems, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

You will develop maintenance procedures, consolidate information, participate in meetings, apply continuous improvement, foster stakeholder relationships, and support your team as needed.

Research & Development

IT & Cybersecurity

Australia

Perth

Large

We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Rio Tinto

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 Technical Writer
 <ul>
 <li>Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion and diversity</li>
 <li>Play a key role in developing and delivering critical information to the Rio Tinto Iron Ore business</li>
 <li>Perth office based with flexible working arrangements available with regular site travel</li>
 </ul>
 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 different.
 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
 We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our Iron Ore Information Management Technical Writing team. This role will be responsible for development of new and update of existing business information. Primarily focussed on the information used in the field by our Pilbara operations front-line staff, your experience will be used to provide unique insights and drive improvements to this critical information and corporate knowledge.
 This role provides the successful individual with a real opportunity to have a lasting impact on the success of our Information Management program – an extensive redefinition of how we organise, store and surface our corporate knowledge, crucial to the operation of our world class sites and assets.
 Reporting to the Supervisor Technical Writing, you will become a key member of the team and a primary advocate for the Information Management programme. You will be responsible for:
 
 <ul>
 <li>Developing maintenance procedures for Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM)</li>
 <li>Consolidating information to uncover leading practice</li>
 <li>Participating in and contributing to meetings</li>
 <li>Applying continuous improvement methods with respect to policies and procedures</li>
 <li>Building and fostering relationships with key stakeholders on site and in Perth - including travel to site on a regular basis</li>
 <li>Assisting and supporting the team as required</li>
 </ul>
 
 What you’ll bring
 
 <ul>
 <li>Exposure or experience in mining within operating or maintaining mobile or fixed plant equipment, drill and blast, engineering, or a trade to aid the development and improvement of documentation</li>
 <li>A desire to learn information management systems, processes, and standards</li>
 <li>Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills</li>
 <li>Experience with using the Microsoft Office suite, business systems and communications tools</li>
 <li>Willingness to work to and enforce governance-based processes and standards</li>
 <li>The ability to work independently and actively participate within a team environment</li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer
 
 <ul>
 <li>A work environment where safety is always the number one priority</li>
 <li>A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto</li>
 <li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
 <li>A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program</li>
 <li>Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family</li>
 <li>Attractive share ownership plan</li>
 <li>Company provided insurance cover</li>
 <li>Extensive salary sacrifice &amp; salary packaging options</li>
 <li>Career development &amp; education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions</li>
 <li>Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support</li>
 <li>Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)</li>
 <li>To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them.</li>
 <li>Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue</li>
 </ul>
 If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.
 We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
 About Rio Tinto
 Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
 Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
 In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto undertakes expansive resource development programs that deliver the resources and reserves required to sustain our iron ore business. Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.
 Where you’ll be working
 This role is based in Perth, at our head office in Central Park with set work days and flexible days. You will also be required to travel to the Pilbara to support our teams.
 
 Applications close on 22nd November 2024 (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.
 
 Every Voice Matters 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.
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 Technical Writer
 
  Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion and diversity
  Play a key role in developing and delivering critical information to the Rio Tinto Iron Ore business
  Perth office based with flexible working arrangements available with regular site travel
 
  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 different.
  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
  We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our Iron Ore Information Management Technical Writing team. This role will be responsible for development of new and update of existing business information. Primarily focussed on the information used in the field by our Pilbara operations front-line staff, your experience will be used to provide unique insights and drive improvements to this critical information and corporate knowledge.
  This role provides the successful individual with a real opportunity to have a lasting impact on the success of our Information Management program – an extensive redefinition of how we organise, store and surface our corporate knowledge, crucial to the operation of our world class sites and assets.
  Reporting to the Supervisor Technical Writing, you will become a key member of the team and a primary advocate for the Information Management programme. You will be responsible for:
 
 
  Developing maintenance procedures for Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM)
  Consolidating information to uncover leading practice
  Participating in and contributing to meetings
  Applying continuous improvement methods with respect to policies and procedures
  Building and fostering relationships with key stakeholders on site and in Perth - including travel to site on a regular basis
  Assisting and supporting the team as required
 
 
  What you’ll bring
 
 
  Exposure or experience in mining within operating or maintaining mobile or fixed plant equipment, drill and blast, engineering, or a trade to aid the development and improvement of documentation
  A desire to learn information management systems, processes, and standards
  Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  Experience with using the Microsoft Office suite, business systems and communications tools
  Willingness to work to and enforce governance-based processes and standards
  The ability to work independently and actively participate within a team environment
 
 
  What we offer
 
 
  A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  Flexible working arrangements
  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, cultural leave)
  To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them.
  Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue
 
  If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.
 We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
  About Rio Tinto
  Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
 Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
  In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto undertakes expansive resource development programs that deliver the resources and reserves required to sustain our iron ore business. Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.
  Where you’ll be working
  This role is based in Perth, at our head office in Central Park with set work days and flexible days. You will also be required to travel to the Pilbara to support our teams.
 
 Applications close on 22nd November 2024 (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.
 
  Every Voice Matters  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.



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