FIFO Track Protection Officer

Track Protection Officer – Rio Tinto Rail Network

Position Details

• Roster: 8 & 6 (12-hour days) – FIFO from Perth only or Karratha local.

• Start Date: ASAP

• Location: Rio Tinto Sites, Karratha Western Australia

• Duration: Fixed-term 3 months (with potential extension, project-dependent)

About Yurra

Yurra is a majority Yindjibarndi-owned company delivering high-quality services across civil construction and rail maintenance, building construction and maintenance, electrical, facilities maintenance, landscape construction, surveying, and industrial operations.

Grounded in the Yindjibarndi 3C's—Culture, Community, and Commercial—we are committed to creating real opportunities through meaningful employment, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Track Protection Officer (TPO) to join our team on a fixed-term 8/6 roster assignment.

Reporting to the Safeworking Supervisor, you will be responsible for implementing safeworking protection for track workers and coordinating safe rail operations across Yurra operations.

Requirements

• Current and valid Rio Tinto Track Protection Officer qualifications
• Available to commence / complete medical asap
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Full unrestricted HR Licence and operator tickets are highly desirable but not essential

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and manage appropriate track protection authorities across both passive and active crossings
• Communicate effectively with the Train Controller and Site Supervisor
• Monitor and enforce safeworking rules in line with operational requirements
• Implement resolution strategies when required
• Act decisively

• Current and valid Rio Tinto Track Protection Officer qualifications
• Available to commence / complete medical asap
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Full unrestricted HR Licence and operator tickets are highly desirable but not essential