• Lead the development and deployment of advanced optimisation solutions that drive real value across the largest fully owned and integrated bulk supply chain in the world
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of experts, fostering innovation and collaboration at the intersection of optimisation, AI, and simulation
• Play a key role in RTIO’s digital transformation, shaping how we plan, schedule, and operate across the entire value chain

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Principal, Optimisation to join our Advanced Analytics & Data Team at Central Park, Perth. We are looking for someone with a strong expertise in mathematical optimisation and operations research, in product design, build and deployment, to lead a growing team of mathematical optimisation professionals in our iron ore business.
Reporting to the Manager, Advanced Analytics and Data, and working in close partnership with Simulation and Data Science Principals, as the Principal, Optimisation you will lead the development and deployment of the algorithms that power our next-generation applications, as well as lead a team of optimisation specialists. The team is currently supporting our Digital Division’s transformation journey which aims to reshape how RTIO plans, schedules, and operates our integrated value chain. As our Digital strategy portfolio grows, the opportunity to contribute to broader business programs within the RTIO business is huge. RTIO Digital portfolio touches all parts of our iron ore business, from resource development through to closure, including large-scale integrated operations across mines, rail, ports, and customers.
This role is ideal for a leader passionate about bridging research and industry, innovating at the intersection of optimisation and broader data sciences, and driving real-world impact at scale. You will not only shape the future of optimisation within our organisation but also integrate it with other advanced analytics domains.

Key responsibilities and activities of the role include:

• Lead the optimisation function within our larger Digital organisation, driving best-in-class algorithm development for solutions that drive real world impact.
• Develop and deploy optimisation algorithms that underpin our digital transformation, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and integrated with other analytical models.
• Innovate at the frontier of analytics by working on projects that combine optimisation with simulation, AI, and machine learning.
• Partner with digital experts and product owners to identify and engage with key business stakeholders and subject matter experts, and undertaking value identification and value-engineering from an optimisation perspective
• Mentor and build a high-performing team of optimisation specialists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration, providing professional development and coaching to progress their skills and careers
• Engage with industry and academic leaders to bring the latest research and methodologies into practical application.