Description:
Yurra is majority owned by all Yindjibarndi people via Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd, a wholly owned investment entity established for the Yindjibarndi people post the signing of the Land Use Agreement with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) in July 2013. We are a Pilbara Aboriginal Business headquartered in Karratha that is proudly committed to driving long-term, economically sustainable businesses to achieve our goal of delivering positive economic, cultural and community benefits to the people and communities whose lands we operate.
Yurra is part of the Yindjibarndi’s community’s strategy for sustainability and self-determination, being the entity that is responsible for providing services in the mining, oil and gas and infrastructure market sectors.
We have over 400 employees and several operating divisions including Facilities Management, Civil Projects, Civil Maintenance, Commercial and domestic building construction and maintenance, Industrial Services and Landscape Construction.
Purpose of the Position
Based in our Karratha office this role will involve driving the delivery of a large maintenance and infrastructure projects for the Rio Tinto Rail Maintenance contract.
About you:
You will be self-motivated and results-driven, have superior knowledge of RIO Tinto rail maintenance with strong leadership qualities. You will posses the relevant trade certificate combined with significant construction & maintenance delivery experience in the rail industry.
A collaborative style of leadership and effective communication both written and oral. Have excellent client interface, coordination, time management and safety leadership.
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
• Demonstrated minimum 5-10 years’ relevant experience in similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Pilbara region and relevant mining and rail industry knowledge.
• Ability to work 8 days on, 6 days off roster
• Excellent understanding and high regard of health & safety obligations
• Demonstrated professional judgement and commercial acumen.
• Experience at all stages of the project life cycle
• Proven experience in effectively leading and creating a proactive, safe, and supportive team culture.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organised.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Computer literate.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Liaise daily with client representatives.
• Participate and be involved with cost control practices.
• Audit and monitor the quality of the team daily reporting.
• Work closely with Supervisors and Manager-Rail Maintenance
• Provide assistance with processes and procedures.
• Client management – relationship-p building
• Coach and mentor Supervisors.
• Contribute to RNM planning meetings.
• Effectively set expectations for behaviours and performance
What we offer:
• Local Living Subsidy (conditions apply)
• Attractive salary
• Flexibility
• Permanent opportunity with a great team culture and environment
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Discounted health benefits
• Long-term career potential
What you need to do next:
If the above excites you and you believe you have the potential to excel in this role APPLY now as we would love to hear from you.
If you want to stand out, (as we do get a lot of applications:) attach a short, personalised cover letter addressing how you meet the key outcomes of the role.
For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website: www.yurra.com.au.
Please note: Applicants must hold full time legal working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.