The posting
An inclusive environment for all We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We also want everyone to feel that their voices matter, that all cultures are respected, and that perspectives, as diverse as they are, are not only welcome, but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other distinguishing aspect.
At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.
Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.
About the role
The Superintendent – Training PM & Governance is responsible for providing programme management, governance and assurance across the site Training and Capability Development function. The role ensures that training initiatives, competency programmes and workforce capability projects are effectively planned, prioritised, monitored and delivered in alignment with operational requirements and organisational standards.
The Superintendent will establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, planning processes, performance reporting and assurance mechanisms to provide visibility of training delivery, progress, risks and priorities. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, HR and other key stakeholders, the role supports the development of a competent and sustainable workforce capable of meeting operational readiness and ongoing production requirements.
Key Accountabilities
Programme & Project Management
- Develop and maintain the integrated Training and Capability programme, including milestones, priorities, dependencies and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate major training and competency development initiatives across operational functions.
- Monitor programme progress against agreed plans, identifying schedule risks, constraints and dependencies.
- Support the prioritisation of training activities according to operational readiness, workforce mobilisation and business requirements.
- Establish clear project management disciplines for training initiatives, including scope, milestones, ownership and reporting.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs required for successful delivery of capability programmes.
Training Governance & Assurance
- Establish and maintain the governance framework for training, competency and capability development.
- Ensure training programmes operate within approved standards, processes and competency frameworks.
- Maintain appropriate governance around training needs analysis, competency assessment, certification and training records.
- Coordinate assurance activities and reviews to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor compliance with mandatory and role-specific training requirements.
- Support audit readiness and provide appropriate evidence relating to training and competency programmes.
Performance & Reporting
- Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track training delivery, competency progression and programme performance.
- Define and monitor meaningful KPIs for the Training and Capability function.
- Provide regular consolidated reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, constraints and priorities.
- Analyse training and capability data to identify trends, gaps and areas requiring intervention.
- Maintain visibility of programme actions, decisions, risks and dependencies.
Risk & Controls
- Maintain an effective risk and issues management process across the training portfolio.
- Identify potential capability or training-related risks that could impact operational readiness or workforce performance.
- Ensure actions have clearly identified owners, priorities and target completion dates.
- Escalate significant programme risks and delivery constraints through appropriate governance forums.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner closely with operational leaders to align training priorities with workforce and production requirements.
- Facilitate governance and programme review meetings with key stakeholders.
- Coordinate interfaces between Training, Operations, Maintenance, HR, workforce planning and external training providers.
- Provide senior stakeholders with clear visibility of capability development priorities and programme performance.
- Promote accountability among stakeholders for delivery of agreed training and capability actions.
Capability & Continuous Improvement
- Support the development and implementation of competency frameworks and workforce capability pathways.
- Identify opportunities to improve training systems, governance, planning and reporting processes.
- Support localisation, knowledge transfer and succession-development initiatives where applicable.
- Promote standardisation and consistency across training programmes and competency assessment processes.
- Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into future capability programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or relevant professional qualification in Training & Development, Human Resources, Business, Project Management, Engineering, Operations or a related discipline.
- Bilingual French and English is an advantage
- Significant experience within training, capability development, project/programme management or operational readiness, ideally within mining, heavy industry, infrastructure or a similarly complex operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or managing governance frameworks, programme controls, reporting and assurance processes.
- Strong understanding of competency-based training and workforce capability development.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders within a large operational or project environment.
- Strong analytical capability with experience developing management reports, dashboards and performance measures.
- Project or programme management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent would be advantageous.
- Mining or major-project start-up / ramp-up experience would be highly regarded.
What we offer
Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.
- Work environment where safety is always the top priority
- Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
- Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
- Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
- Wellness benefits
- Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
- Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)
About the Simandou Project The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.
Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.
About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.
