Lead Project Data Controller
Rio Tinto
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Great opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
Based in Brisbane | Full time, permanent role
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Lead Project Data Controller to oversee all aspects of project documentation and information management across multiple projects. You will be working across several projects concurrently and be required to confidently adapt to varying project requirements and respond to complex queries.
This role ensures robust data structure, control, governance, and seamless handover processes. It is a great opportunity for a highly motivated professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and efficient information flow across all project phases, while leading data governance, supporting project teams, and driving continuous improvement in documentation practices.
Reporting to the Superintendent Project Data Management and working in a high‑performing and complex project environment within our Projects team, you will:
Establish and manage Project Data Management (PDM) frameworks and systems to ensure accurate, secure and accessible project records
Develop and maintain information management processes aligned with regulatory, contractual and company standards
Provide document control and information governance support to project teams, including guidance on best practices and compliance
Lead and monitor PDM service delivery, embedding KPIs, tracking performance and driving continuous improvement across internal and external teams
Oversee project document control setup, tool deployment and data handover at key project stages
Build capability through onboarding, training and ongoing support in PDM systems, including InEight and Power BI reporting
Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the escalation point for documentation and information management issues
Deliver timely reporting, contractor governance and ad hoc support to ensure consistent global standards and effective collaboration
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Proven experience leading teams of 5 or more, with the ability to drive performance, accountability, and engagement
The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and transition across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment
Deep experience in Document Control, within fast‑paced project environments, ideally in mining or similar industries
Significant experience operating at Senior Document Controller or Lead level, demonstrating leadership, sound judgement and strong governance capability
Extensive experience in document control and information management across the full project lifecycle
Strong understanding of data governance, compliance and end‑to‑end project documentation requirements
Proven experience managing contractors, including end‑of‑cycle and handover documentation
High level of technical proficiency in document management systems, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills will see you excel in this position. Tender experience is also highly regarded.
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 full‑time, permanent staff position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an 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 and salary packaging options
Career development and 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 (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be workingBased in Brisbane, you'll be working within a modern, collaborative office environment located close to public transport and amenities.
Applications close on 14 June 2026. (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).#gts
About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and InclusionAt 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.
