Department Secretary

Department Secretary

• Great people, great opportunity
• Interesting and varied role supporting Manager Operations and wider management the Resources Development team.
• Perth based | 5on:2off roster | Fulltime, permanent role.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Manager Operations our Resources Development team are looking for a highly efficient and organised Department Secretary, responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to Manager Operations and wider management team:
  • Calendar management
  • Travel arrangements
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Meeting preparation and action taking
  • Presentation support

• Working effectively with other administrative roles to ensure efficient and effective operation and communications within the division.

• Co-ordinate site-wide events such as Family Days, Service Awards, and other Manager-led events both onsite and offsite
• Stakeholder engagement with internal and external business partners

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience providing administrative and secretarial support up to an executive level and demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to problem solve, prioritise, multi-task and have a flexible working approach
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Certificate in business administration or similar whilst not essential, will be well-regarded

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working 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 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

The role is based in the Central Park office in the Perth CBD.

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.

Applications close 5 December 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)