Principal Advisor Social Investment Australia - Indigenous Identified Opportunity

Principal Advisor, Social Investment Australia – Indigenous identified opportunity

• Help create a long-lasting positive legacy

• Key function in crafting and driving social investment strategies and partnerships in Australia

• National role with strong connectivity with local assets

• Full-time opportunity with flexibility to travel as required - Perth or Brisbane based

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.  

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader to join our Communities and Social Performance (CSP) Area of Expertise (AoE) in Rio Tinto’s Technical CSP function. It provides support to the business to build respectful and trusted partnerships that deliver sustainable improvements in social and economic outcomes.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Social Investment Australia to join our CSP AoE and support effective social investment and performance across our national footprint.

This role is a great opportunity for a social investment/development expert to support the establishment, refinement and execution of strategic social investment partnerships in support of the Rio Tinto businesses across Australia, with the objective of continuously improving our social performance and long-lasting benefit with host communities.

We value Indigenous leadership in shaping our social investment strategies, ensuring our programs reflect community priorities and cultural knowledge. Indigenous insights are critical to advancing meaningful partnerships and inclusive decision-making. An Indigenous leader in this role will play a key part in guiding culturally informed approaches and driving sustainable outcomes across Australia.

Reporting to the Practice Lead - Social Investment Australia, and as a valued member of the global Social Impact team, you will:

• Contribute to RT’s global social investment transformation including implementation of the Social Investment for Impact strategy and framework, engaging and collaborating with Assets, Product Groups and business functions in delivering social investment connected to outcomes.

• Be a proven development thought leader with the ability to demonstrate culturally appropriate outcomes and change at scale.

• Be accountable for the strategy, implementation and performance of our strategic social investment programme - Culture, Heritage and Place - within our national portfolio, including working collaboratively with other AoE team members, functions and Asset-teams for maximum impact.

• Bring extensive experience in partnership design and development evaluation methodologies, delivering maximum outcomes and demonstrable impact in complex social challenges.

• Have a proven ability to deliver/facilitate co-design processes with Indigenous stakeholders /communities. 

• Have a deep understanding of risk management processes and proven track record in practical application of risk, analysis-informed strategy development and evidence-informed decision-making.

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

• Degree level qualifications in a social science or related discipline

• Good understanding of the interconnectedness of social, cultural and economic challenges and opportunities.

• Broad experience in designing and managing partnerships with Indigenous organisations and/or people

• Broad business acumen contributing to your ability to develop effective business cases for investment decisions. 

• Effective influencing skills when engaging with senior leaders internally and externally

• Ability to build and maintain strong and trusted relationships and work in a networked organization to achieve results

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a flexible environment and as an enabler of change

• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

• Extensive experience demonstrated in delivering successful social investment / outcomes and partnerships, with experience across different sectors and contexts desirable.

We are an open, connected global team. 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.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.  

Rio Tinto is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

• Domestic relocation is on offer

• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs

• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, cultural leave, paid holidays)

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Indigenous leadership programs including coaching and professional development designed to develop and grow Indigenous leaders.

• A strong network of Indigenous leaders and professionals, including networking and development opportunities.

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 almost 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

Our approach to Communities and Social Performance (CSP) is to build strong partnerships based on a relationship 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.

Based in either Brisbane or Perth, you will be part of the Social Impact workstream within the CSP AoE.

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.