CSP Principal Advisor

Principal Advisor for Communities & Social Performance (CSP)

• Be part of a global resources company striving for impeccable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials
• Deliver CSP excellence across Rio Tinto’s portfolio of decarbonisation projects
• 12-month fixed term

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs..

We are looking for an experienced CSP practitioner to deliver the CSP elements of our decarbonisation projects in line with Rio Tinto’s CSP Standard, driving genuine value for host communities and our business on a 12 Month Contract.

Due to the scale of our mining and processing activities, Rio Tinto has significant Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Between now and 2030, the company must switch to renewables at scale and pace, electrify everything we can, working across our value chain, accelerating the development of new technology, and addressing emissions related to process heat at our alumina refineries and minerals processing operations.

The CSP Principal Advisor will, as a key member of the Rio Tinto Energy and Climate (RTEC) team, coordinate delivery of CSP objectives for the full range of projects in this portfolio. Initially, the focus will be on projects in Australia though some involvement in global projects is likely, with this split potentially evolving over time.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. This role can be based in either our Brisbane or Perth Hub.

Reporting to the CSP Manager for Projects / RTEC you will:

• Work as an integrated part of the RTEC team to ensure project alignment with the company’s decarbonisation strategy and Group CSP strategy.
• Develop and implement plans and systems to meet the requirements of the CSP Standard, including development of engagement plans, human rights due diligence, stakeholder feedback mechanisms, cultural heritage management systems, complaints processes, regional economic development plans etc.
• Work closely with the CSP AoE Human Rights team on third party human rights due diligence relating to decarbonisation and renewable energy initiatives
• Project manage key CSP scopes associated with project approvals (e.g., social baselines, social impact assessments, cultural heritage surveys etc.)
• Develop and manage project-level CSP budgets, schedules and resourcing plans to meet Rio Tinto’s CSP Standard
• Work with project teams and communities to optimise local employment and procurement outcomes, and promote opportunities for broader regional economic development
• Lead work to build and maintain positive relationships with local communities, and establish a strong basis for obtaining consent from Indigenous people where this is required
• Provide support to the RTEC communications team to build awareness and understanding of RTEC projects internally and externally
• Build CSP awareness and capability internally and externally as part of project delivery
• Engage closely with the CSP Area of Expertise (AoE) to ensure risks and opportunities are appropriately escalated
• Liaise with other Rio Tinto assets and projects to ensure integration / coordination

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleagues
• Extensive experience in social performance and/or communications / engagement
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, international development, human rights, environment, communications, etc.)
• A collaborative and team-focused attitude, enabling you to work across various parts of the business
• Demonstrated experience delivering major projects in line with national and international good practice CSP frameworks
• Proven high-level project management skills
• Experience in working cross-culturally, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Good understanding of Australian Federal and State legislative processes
• Prior experience in decarbonisation/renewables projects preferred

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
• 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 is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand’s south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines.

Every Voice Matters

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 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, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.Applications close on 30^th of April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)