Closure Delivery Partner RTIO

Closure Delivery Partner RTIO

• Join the Closure Delivery Team in a challenging and dynamic position based in Perth
• Pivotal role to support and implement closure readiness and execution within Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) to enable outcomes consistent with Rio Tinto strategy
• Use your problem solving and strategic thinking skills

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

At Rio Tinto, we are finding better ways and thinking differently about how we plan for and deliver closure outcomes at the end of the life cycle of our assets. Closure is an emerging priority and technical discipline across the mining industry and we are well positioned to be at the forefront of facing the challenges and realising opportunities.

We have an opportunity in our APAC Closure Delivery team for an experienced, hands-on specialist to partner with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) on closure readiness and execution, in the position of Closure Delivery Partner RTIO. With an initial focus on Channar and Eastern Ranges, this role will guide and support the development and implementation of closure readiness and execution strategies that enable a smooth transition from operations to closure. Working closely with RTIO, a key outcome of the role will be to drive partnership and leverage technical experience and expertise across Rio Tinto Projects and the broader Closure team.

This dynamic role will adopt strategic thinking to guide and tailor processes and systems to each asset’s unique context, while adopting a portfolio approach. As a member of the Asia Pacific (APAC) Closure Delivery team, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong delivery track record, including change management coupled with closure and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will have the ability to guide and influence outcomes and thrive working in a dynamic environment while delivering innovative solutions to navigate uncertainty.

Reporting to the Manager APAC Closure, you will:

• Participate in and support closure studies to embed closure outcomes, execution approach and implementation planning, including leverage of capability and learnings from other closed assets
• Collaborate to co-design detailed closure strategy and execution approach (with supporting organisation design) tailored to the asset’s context
• Support governance of RTIO closure studies to ensure closure solutions are jointly owned and post land use outcomes can be realised
• Partner to establish and deliver closure transition and transfer plans and activities
• Contribute to the APAC Closure Delivery team to support a portfolio approach and realise synergies

Working closely with RTIO teams and assets that are transitioning to closure, you will:

• Develop a deep understanding of the asset’s closure outcomes and how they have been developed with a focus on stakeholder engagement, including completion/closure criteria and relinquishment processes
• Focus on long term risks (technical, execution and social) and guide the development of strategies to control these during execution and post closure management
• Support and facilitate asset closure transition activities, including closure readiness plans
• Support development of post closure monitoring and monitoring strategies for assets, including relinquishment and/or in perpetuity management considerations
• Participate in (and some instances lead on behalf of Closure) closure governance activities
• As appropriate, facilitate and support the transfer of asset accountability from the Product Group ensuring alignment with the asset’s closure strategy
• Work closely with RTIO, Rio Tinto Projects and other teams to prepare for closure execution phase to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective execution of closure activities

What you’ll bring

• A strong safety focus, with a commitment to your own safety and to those around you
• A good understanding of asset life cycle with experience in closure preferred
• Proven experience with planning and leading organisational change in a practical way
• Experience working in a matrix organisation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A good understanding of closure, study and project processes
• Experience in project governance processes and risk management
• A good understanding of the business and technical functions within Rio Tinto
• A good understanding of contractor management and HSEQ management systems
• Operational, project execution, studies and/or closure experience would be highly regarded

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, 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
• 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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 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’ll be working

Rio Tinto Closure safely transforms Rio Tinto’s end of life mining, processing and infrastructure assets by developing innovative and sustainable solutions to leave a positive closure legacy. We collaborate with all parts of Rio Tinto to focus on maximising post operational opportunities, de-risking and reducing the scale of closure liabilities and executing existing and near-term closures at optimal cost.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we want you to be you. We want everyone, everywhere, to feel their voice is heard and respected and we’re committed to fostering a culture where individual differences—whatever they may be—are appreciated and valued. It’s what makes us safer, more productive, improves our decision-making, and helps us to create better relationships with our communities. 

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

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we support you to drive positive change. 

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Applications close on Friday 2nd of February 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).