Communities and Social Performance, Principal Advisor

Communities and Social Performance (CSP) Principal Advisor

·         Be part of a global resources company striving for impeccable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials

·         Support Pacific Operations (PacOps) teams and assets to deliver a positive social legacy in the communities where they work

·         Facilitate and guide proactive management of social risks, impacts and opportunities

·         Support teams to build and maintain meaningful relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders

·         Permanent role based in Brisbane

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced Communities and Social Performance (CSP) Principal Advisor, to lead CSP planning and delivery across our Rio Tinto Aluminium (RTA) Pacific Operations. The portfolio covers an interesting mix of assets and local contexts, including:

·         Two aluminium refineries and a smelter in Gladstone, Queensland

·         Three bauxite mines, two ports and power stations in Weipa, Queensland

·         One smelter in Tasmania (Bell Bay)

·         One bauxite mine (refinery in closure) in Gove, Northern Territory

·         One aluminium smelter -New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) located on the Tiwai Peninsula in New Zealand

The role will also support our exciting decarbonisation efforts across Australia and New Zealand, and any growth initiatives associated with the portfolio.

As CSP technical lead for Pacific Operations, the role will develop and implement Group, RTA and asset CSP strategies and initiatives, strengthen CSP capability and provide leadership in building and maintaining meaningful relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.

Reporting to the General Manager CSP Pacific Operations, you will:

·         Maintain strategic oversight of PacOps’ CSP performance – in relation to the development of strategies and plans, as well as Group and Product Group reporting and compliance

·         Guide social risk analysis and mitigation for multiple sites, including use of risk management systems

·         Engage with internal and external stakeholders on operational and project activities, including planning and supporting engagement with key stakeholders (e.g., government and industry bodies) 

·         Work collaboratively with site-based CSP teams to provide strategic and technical support in line with Rio Tinto’s revised CSP standard (2022)

·         Monitoring and reporting of targets and commitments to the PacOps business

·         Provide advice and CSP technical support to ensure PacOps sites are appropriately managing CSP risks, impacts and opportunities; and are nurturing the relationships and partnerships required to build and maintain the sites’ social license to operate

·         Maintain relationships with the CSP Area of Expertise (AoE) to ensure PacOps sites are meeting required Group processes, reporting, assurances, etc.

·         Work with the CSP AoE to bring in the relevant subject matter expertise where necessary (for example on complex challenges around human rights, cultural heritage, agreement-making, social investment, etc.)

What you’ll bring

·         A commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleagues

·         Extensive experience in social performance, stakeholder engagement, community relations or community development in a similar role (essential)

·         Demonstrated experience in crafting strategies and delivering results, and an ability to drive CSP technical excellence 

·         An ability to work with, and communicate effectively across, all levels of the internal organisation

·         Demonstrated expertise in implementing CSP standards and systems

·         Experience in managing multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, and the ability to prioritise workload 

·         Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

·         Experience with risk identification and management

·         Experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder plans and projects

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 competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
•  Annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development and education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier, family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Wellbeing benefits
•  Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental, etc.) 
•  We also offer exclusive employee discounts all over the world together with a wellness program for physical and mental wellbeing through fitness and activity allowances

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.

Every Voice Matters

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

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.

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

Applications close on Friday 3 March 2023. (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.