Advisor Indigenous Support

Advisor Indigenous Support

Dampier Rail based | FIFO from Perth or Residential | 8on:6off

Our approach to Communities and Social Performance (CSP) is to build strong partnerships based on a relationship of mutual trust and respect. This includes the way we engage with communities and the steps we take to identify and manage social, economic, environmental, cultural, and human rights impacts throughout the life cycle of our projects, from exploration, to project development, to operation and closure.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for an Advisor Indigenous Support to underpin and promote Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s (RTIO’s) Indigenous Employment Strategy with our Pilbara Operations.

The role of the Advisor Indigenous Support focusses on core priorities which involve providing mentoring and support to the Indigenous workforce.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating business value through the fostering and creation of relationships that partner with a wide range of communities and stakeholders. Reporting to the Superintendent, Indigenous Support, your responsibilities will include:

• Focusing on retention that is underpinned by cultural sensitivity
• Providing on-going mentoring and support to the Indigenous workforce
• Data management that supports work to deliver on commitments with local partnerships, performance, and value-based outcomes
• Undertaking activities to maintain compliance with Communities and Social Performance, legal and other commitments, and company policies.
• Provide guidance to the business on site based cultural events.

What you’ll bring

We’re inviting the Traditional Owners on the land where we operate and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to apply.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Previous experience working with Pilbara Aboriginal people and communities.
• Experience leading, mentoring, coaching and providing case management or counselling to others.
• Confidence in building strong relationships with site leaders and networks.
• Be a team player and work independently.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

 About Rio Tinto

 Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

 Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

This role will be based in Dampier supporting the rail facility.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Applications close on 17th October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)