Practice Lead Biodiversity
Rio Tinto
Practice lead - biodiversity
Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
Diverse & challenging projects, including driving the development and delivery of Rio Tinto’s biodiversity program and pathway to nature positive contributions (or commitments)
Based out of any company office: Brisbane, Perth, Montreal
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
As Practice lead – biodiversity within Rio Tinto’s Environment Area of Expertise (AoE), you will play a pivotal role in shaping, driving and delivering Rio Tinto's global environment strategy.
A key responsibility of the Environment AoE is the development and implementation of Rio Tinto’s nature strategy. Key components of the strategy include the positioning, scoping and delivery of the company’s biodiversity program to meet its nature position statement commitments.
Reporting directly to the Head of Environment AoE, your primary focus will be to work closely with the broader environment function and other stakeholders to lead and deliver this exciting package of work.
This is a great opportunity for a passionate and experienced environment professional to drive environment performance in a company that has the resources and motivation to make a difference.
The Environmental Area of Expertise (AoE)
The Environment AoE is an open, connected global team that provides environment direction, and specialist subject-matter and performance support for Rio Tinto’s activities across the globe.
We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.
Reporting to the Head of Environment AoE and working with a global, collaborative team, you will:
Assist the Head of Environment to develop, roll-out, track and support the implementation of Rio Tinto’s nature strategy, including the delivery of the company’s nature position statement biodiversity commitments
Support the Head of Environment to foster and promote an organisational culture that respects the environment and leverages innovation to continuously improve environmental and sustainability performance
Develop and lead the Environment AoE global biodiversity team
Champion the Rio Tinto biodiversity standards and guidelines
Leverage internal synergies, collaborate and ensure alignment on biodiversity management across Rio Tinto, including the strengthening of support links with the Health AoE, Safety AoE, and the Communities and Social Performance (CSP) AoE
Drive a risk-based approach to biodiversity performance that ensures biodiversity risks are well integrated to ensure both short-term management and long-term stewardship across the business
Monitor global trends and perform regular benchmarking, horizon scanning for best practices, trends and innovation
Oversee the development of biodiversity related programs and advisory support to Product Groups or assets
Engage and represent Rio Tinto on biodiversity topics with global organisations (eg ICMM, MAC, MCA, etc), conservation and civil society organisations, and intergovernmental processes
Prepare briefing papers, reports, business responses for Board, Executive Committee, Sustainability Committee, investors, and CSO and NGO engagements
Create an enabling and stimulating climate for environment professionals at all levels to share knowledge, seek support and grow their careers
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or other related field
Postgraduate qualifications in the environmental sciences would be highly desirable
Experience across different commodities, countries, operations, coupled with diversity of thinking
Experienced in developing, implementing and managing complex programs, particularly those relating to biodiversity and broader environmental protection
Demonstrated inclusive and operational leadership experience with a people-centric approach and a track record of delivery/implementation
Excellent strategic capability and an understanding of complex issues and risk management
A proven ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and committees as well as external stakeholders
The ability to synthesise information with a clear narrative
Capacity to organise, track and manage routine and abnormal activities
Excellent ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in a global organisation and influence perspectives
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
Where you will be working
This role will be based in our Brisbane hub.
Applications will close on the 17th of December 2024
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.
Every Voice MattersAt 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.
