About the Prospect

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Project Lead / Construction Lead for Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL).

Offered on a Residential basis for Gladstone and surrounding areas, this prospect offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes. Working a Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week roster, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.

Reporting to the Project Area Leader, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation. In this role, you will:
Coordinating contractors and construction activities
Providing leadership and oversight of site works
Permit issuing
Facilitating risk assessments
Conducting project and work reviews

About You
Previous leadership, supervision or construction coordination experience




The ability to work effectively within a large operational or industrial environment
A trade background, with an electrical trade highly regarded
Robust understanding of permits, risk assessments and safe work practices
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Dedication to everyone's safety
Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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