We’re 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.
We are looking for a Controller – Fixed Plant to support our Pilbara operations through the safe coordination and monitoring of fixed plant activities from our Integrated Control room near Perth Airport.
This is a great opportunity for an operationally focused, safety‑driven individual to work in a 24/7 control room environment on an even time roster, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a highly integrated mining network.
Reporting to the Supervisor PMO Control and working in a collaborative and fast‑paced control room environment within the Pilbara Mine Control team, you will be:
If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We believe diverse experiences and perspectives make us stronger.
This role is based at our Perth Operations Centre, a state‑of‑the‑art facility that enables real‑time coordination of Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s integrated network of mines, rail and ports across the Pilbara. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Centre uses advanced visualisation and collaboration tools to optimise mining, maintenance and logistics activities from more than 1,500 kilometres away.
Applications close 5th of October 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.
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.
