Principal Analyst

Principal Analyst

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development

• Support strategy development and lead the commercial analysis

• Work with a team of motivated and inspirational individuals

• Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time role (flexible and hybrid working available), located in Perth

About the role

At Rio Tinto, we are finding better ways by driving decarbonisation and innovation across our global operations. The Diesel Transition Program (DTP) is at the forefront of our strategy to reduce diesel-based carbon emissions. The Global Equipment and Diesel Transition team is responsible for accelerating technical solutions to achieve Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals.

We are seeking a Principal Analyst to join our team, where you will support strategy development and lead the commercial analysis needed to inform decision-making and prioritise diesel reduction projects across our global operations. 

This is a great opportunity to apply your strategic and commercial acumen and join a high-energy, dynamic, inclusive and collaborative team where you can make a significant impact on our journey toward a sustainable future.

Reporting to the Strategy Manager - DTP, you will be required to:

• Lead in-depth financial analysis to evaluate the viability of diesel displacement initiatives, including electrification, alternative fuels, and other innovative opportunities

• Support the development and execution of the diesel transition strategy, refining strategic elements as industry and technology landscapes evolve

• Identify market insights and industry trends to shape and strengthen strategic positioning

• Evaluate and support investment proposals, including preparing presentations and materials for senior leadership and investment committees

• Develop and strengthen commercial acumen within the team, fostering strategic thinking and analytical skills to support informed decision-making

• Assess business development and strategic / commercial partnership opportunities

• Engage and influence key stakeholders – including Decarbonisation Office, Renewable Energy, and relevant innovation and operational teams - to provide commercial support and drive project progression

• Foster a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Advanced commercial and financial modelling capability to evaluate project viability

• A strategic mindset with strong critical thinking skills to address complex challenges

• Skill in synthesising detailed analysis and presenting key insights to senior leadership

• Experience in guiding investments through formal approval stage gates

• Ability to build relationships and influence across teams without direct authority

• A creative outlook combined with a strong focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, evolving decarbonisation environment

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’ll be workingRio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

Applications close on the 7th of November Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date.

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.