Possession Protection Officer

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and execute safeworking activities across the RTIO rail network, including multi‑contractor obstructions.
• Support day-to-day track protection requirements and ensure full compliance with legislative, RTIO Operating Rules, and safeworking system standards.
• Liaise with key stakeholders (Train Control, Network Specialists, Planning teams) to coordinate effective obstruction planning and execution.
• Drive safeworking support for Renewals, Maintenance and Major Projects across inland and coastal operations.
• Evaluate and monitor safeworking personnel and Contract Partners through in‑field interactions, inspections and audits.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and lead safe work behaviours, including support for integrated systems and new technologies.
• About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Minimum 2 years Network Protection (Safeworking Experience) Experience working with diverse skill sets Internal external auditor - advantageous Rail experience – RTIO network advantageous Manual driver’s license – mandatory Minimum M8 Safeworking Qualification Training and Assessors TAE 4110 - advantageous What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work
• 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) Possible domestic relocation assistance.
• Where you’ll be working Our rail network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia
• as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.
• We operate over 220 locomotives on nearly 2,000 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 18 mines to four port terminals. #gts 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.