Principal Advisor Indigenous Relations
Rio Tinto
Principal Advisor Indigenous Relations
Drive strategic engagement and policy insights on Indigenous matters and advocacy
Be part of a connected, global team focused on building trust, partnerships and relationships with communities to deliver social and economic outcomes
Competitive remuneration, employee benefits and a range of career development opportunities
Permanent, full-time position – Brisbane or Perth based, with travel as required
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
About the role
The Principal Advisor Indigenous Relations supports the Global Chief Advisor Indigenous Relations in leading the rebuild of Rio Tinto’s relationships and reputation through strategic engagements and policy insights on Indigenous matters and internal advocacy.
Reporting to the Global Chief Advisor Indigenous Relations, in the Communities and Social Performance (CSP) Area of Expertise (AoE), this role will:
Proactively support Rio Tinto’s product groups and functions in Australia with advice, insight and guidance on Indigenous policy matters.
Facilitate the development of the company’s Australian national Indigenous relations plans and strategies, including collaboration with Australian product groups and functions.
Directly assist with the development of new global Indigenous relations policies, including a new global Indigenous People’s Policy and providing guidance on developing Indigenous rights concerns.
Monitor the resolution of formally identified risks and grievances whilst assisting with the necessary assurance requirements and activities.
The CSP AoE supports the achievement of Rio Tinto’s business’ objectives by building strong partnerships based on relationships of mutual trust and respect. This includes the way we engage with communities and the steps we take to identify and manage social, economic, environmental, cultural, and human rights impacts throughout the life cycle of our projects, from exploration, to project development, to operation and closure.
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team, and to our values of care, courage and curiosity
Demonstrated work experience in Indigenous Relations or a related field including law, policy, government relations or social science
Degree level qualifications in a related discipline (desirable)
Demonstrated cultural competency
Extensive demonstrated experience in managing complex problems in a large, networked organisation
Lived experience with Indigenous groups, peoples or employees
Academic or professional work experience with understanding better practices for Indigenous reconciliation strategies (such as RAPs) and policies for Indigenous Peoples
Proven success in strategic project or program delivery and management, stakeholder management and project or program risk management
Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills, including with senior leaders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Where you’ll be working
The CSP AoE is Rio Tinto’s Technical CSP function. It provides support to the business to build respectful and trusted relationships with host communities that deliver sustainable improvements in social and economic outcomes. The AoE works with CSP practitioners and leaders across the business to build capability, support social performance delivery, monitor, and respond to emerging trends, and provide assurance and risk management. The AoE also maintains Rio Tinto’s management systems, CSP standards and reporting process.
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 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 (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
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.
