Specialist Asset Reliability in Brisbane

Drive asset performance and long-term value by using best-practice asset management strategies to optimise risk, cost and performance across the business.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity which includes an attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better. Brisbane-based position, work in a flexible work environment where we prioritise a healthy work/life balance.

About the role:

We are looking for a Specialist Asset Reliability to support the development and implementation of asset management strategies that optimise asset performance, risk and cost outcomes across our Pacific Operations. This role combines technical asset management expertise with strategic thinking to improve the performance and value of our asset portfolio across the asset lifecycle. Reporting to the Manager Asset Planning & Reliability, you will work closely with operational, maintenance and leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, solve complex asset challenges and enhance asset management capability across the business. As a member of the Asset Management team, you will contribute to both operational and strategic initiatives, including asset strategy development, reliability improvement, lifecycle planning, asset optimisation and continuous improvement of asset management systems, processes and governance.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple sites and functions.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the development and execution of asset strategies to maximise value and optimise performance, risk and cost outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice on reliability, lifecycle planning and asset optimisation.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to improve asset management practices, solve complex challenges and drive sustainable outcomes.
• Use asset performance, risk and cost data to identify opportunities, prioritise initiatives and support informed decision making.
• Lead or contribute to asset improvement, optimisation and strategic asset management initiatives.
• Strengthen asset management capability through coaching, governance, continuous improvement and the development of asset management frameworks and standards.

About you:

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Reliability Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in asset management, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, asset strategy or asset performance improvement.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle management, reliability methodologies (RCA, FMEA, RCM) and risk-based decision-making frameworks.
• Experience developing business cases, asset management plans, optimisation studies or improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across operational and functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience within mining, resources, manufacturing, processing, energy or other asset-intensive industries.

What we offer:

• A respectful work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements.
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half-paid parental leave.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an 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 and salary packaging options.
• Career development and 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:

Located on Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane's city, our modern, multi-floor office is thoughtfully designed for connection and collaboration, no matter where our people are located around the world. The space includes technology-enabled work and meeting areas, shared social lounges, and The Pit, our auditorium and central place for events and gatherings. On-site amenities include a wellness room, parents' suite, and multi-faith room. Our teams enjoy views of Moreton Bay, Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River as they work across a range of technical and functional disciplines, supporting operations globally.

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.

Respect and Inclusion:

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.