Principal Closure
Rio Tinto
Principal Advisor Closure – Indigenous Identified Opportunity
A dynamic and varied role which allows you to innovate and think creatively and strategically
Engage and collaborate across internal teams and external partners
Key leadership opportunity within the Iron Ore Rehab and Closure team
Permanent| Perth based – Central Park Office
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
We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander leader to join our Integrated Scheduling and Planning team as a Principal Advisor Closure. In this role you will primarily lead a team of closure planning professionals to meet Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s closure commitments, strengthen partnerships and balance environmental, financial and social risks.
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 Western Australia.
As the Principal Advisor Closure, you will report to the Manager Rehab and Closure and have responsibility and ownership over the following duties:
Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for employees and contractors.
Lead a team of high performing technical professionals, connected across Rio Tinto Iron Ore functionally and strategically
Enable a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities
Strengthen working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that support effective closure outcomes within studies, approvals, industry and internal closure practitioners.
Support the engagement and connection with Traditional Owners in understanding the cultural requirements in relation to closure.
Manage program level closure risks and driving knowledge gap reductions at a Hub level.
Manage the development and delivery of the Rehab and Closure’s 5-year strategic plan and annual plan to improve control effectiveness and reduce closure liability
Develop effective processes and ways of working to improve closure efficacy
Understand and proactively influence industry and regulatory developments, with implications for RTIO closure
Provide business direction and upskilling on closure to team and broader business
What you’ll bring
To be considered for this role, we are looking for candidates who bring :
Inclusive leadership with a people-centric approach
Critical thinking and ability to synthesise information into clear narrative
Capacity to manage several activities and issues at any given time
Strong business planning and financial management skills
Technical understanding and experience in mine closure planning
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and partnerships, particularly with Regulators and Traditional Owners
Strong experience in project planning and delivery including contractor management
Risk management experience
Experience in Studies, Communities and/or operational support
Tertiary or University level qualifications in a relevant field (is preferred)
C Class Manual Driver's License
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
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
Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
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, cultural leave)
To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
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:
Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders
Where you’ll be working
You and your team will be Perth-based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. There will be the opportunity for some Pilbara site travel from time to time, however this will be performed on an ad-hoc basis.
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.
Who we are
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 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.
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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.
