- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO chance from Perth or residential in Karratha
- Coastal Pilbara based role

We’re Finding Better Ways to provide 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.

About the role

We are looking for a Track Inspector to join the Condition Monitoring Team and help maintain the safety, integrity and reliability of our Pilbara heavy haul rail network. In this role, you will inspect rail infrastructure, identify defects and provide clear information that enables timely maintenance decisions. You will work with a close-knit team and a broad range of rail stakeholders across a technically distinctive operating environment.

What you’ll be doing

- Conduct rail infrastructure inspections using hi-rail vehicles, walking inspections and approved digital track inspection tools and systems.
- Identify, assess and classify track and rail infrastructure defects in line with Rio Tinto Iron Ore Rail Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Recommend appropriate maintenance responses and prepare accurate defect and maintenance reports to support safe, timely work execution.
- Coordinate inspection access and priorities with Planning and Scheduling, Train Control, Asset Health, Rail Operations and maintenance stakeholders.
- Respond to call-outs and urgent inspection requirements while maintaining effective
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- 8 days on,



6 days off FIFO opportunity from Perth or residential in Karratha
- Coastal Pilbara based role

We’re Finding Better Ways to provide 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.

About the role

We are looking for a Track Inspector to join the Condition Monitoring Team and help maintain the safety, integrity and reliability of our Pilbara heavy haul rail network. In this role, you will inspect rail infrastructure, identify defects and provide clear information that enables timely maintenance decisions. You will work with a close-knit team and a broad range of rail stakeholders across a technically distinctive operating environment.

What you’ll be doing

- Conduct rail infrastructure inspections using hi-rail vehicles, walking inspections and approved digital track inspection tools and systems.
- Identify, assess and classify track and rail infrastructure defects in line with Rio Tinto Iron Ore Rail Standards and Codes of Practice.
- Recommend appropriate maintenance responses and prepare accurate defect and maintenance reports to support safe, timely work execution.




- Coordinate inspection access and priorities with Planning and Scheduling, Train Control, Asset Health, Rail Operations and maintenance stakeholders.
- Respond to call-outs and urgent inspection requirements while maintaining effective communication and secure work practices.
- Record, assign and update maintenance tasks in SAP in accordance with work management requirements and relevant specifications.
- Comply with health, safety, environment and quality requirements, company policies and site procedures during all inspection activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen inspection quality, reduce risk and support efficient rail maintenance.

About you

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

Required for Success

- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- A current Australian manual C Class driver’s licence.
- Capability to inspect rail infrastructure, identify defects and determine or elevate appropriate maintenance requirements against relevant standards and Codes of Practice.
- Ability to prepare accurate written defect and maintenance reports and communicate inspection findings clearly with operational and maintenance stakeholders.
- Computer literacy and the ability to use digital inspection systems and SAP to record, assi

📌 Track Inspector (Karratha)
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