Advisor Indigenous Support

Advisor Indigenous Support

• Opportunity to work in a world class organisation 
• Fly in fly out 5:2 – 4:3 FIFO from Perth to Gudai-Darri
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.

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.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor Indigenous Support to underpin and promote Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s (RTIO’s) Indigenous Employment Strategy within our Pilbara Operations. This role focusses on four core priorities that will involve supporting our Indigenous team members, retention and development, providing guidance to business leaders, and promoting a culturally safe workplace.

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 site HSEC Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide direct support to Indigenous employees, advice to line leaders and build/support Cultural awareness, knowledge and capability across business
• Focusing on retention that is underpinned by cultural sensitivity
• Providing on-going mentoring and support related to career development opportunities for Indigenous employees
• Linking business and community on cultural and operational matters
• Collecting information that supports work to deliver on commitments with local partnerships including milestones, performance, and value-based outcomes
• Undertaking activities to maintain compliance with Communities and Social Performance, legal and other commitments, and company policies
• Coordination and participation in local 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
• A C class manual drivers licence
• Experience leading, mentoring, coaching and providing case management or counselling to others
• Confidence in building strong relationships with site leaders and networks

• Experience and understanding of the issues that may impact on Indigenous people/groups in the workplace
• Experience working in diverse teams, and able to work autonomously
• Ability to influence, analyse and bring strong decision-making outcomes to any situation
• Collaboration/mentoring

It would also be desirable if you hold :

A Certificate IV Indigenous Leadership & Mentoring; and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Who we are

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 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

This role will be offered FIFO from Perth to Gudai-Darri on 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets supported by functional teams in the Perth hub: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.