Principle Advisor – Enterprise Architect

Principal Enterprise Architect

• Terrific opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining 
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected 
• Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunity for exposure to both highly visible projects and cutting-edge Mining technology 
• Permanent position based in Brisbane, Perth or Singapore

About The RoleAll progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Principal, Enterprise Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture practice to focus on the standardisation of architecture across the Portfolio of Programs and Projects, Studies and Sustaining Capital portfolio, ensuring the “right technology” is selected for the right business outcomes; to reduce complexity, increase agility and drive competitive advantage. 

This role is a rare opportunity for an Enterprise Architect to join Rio Tinto in a role centered on business value creation whilst aligning technology solutions to strategic technology roadmaps. 

Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Architecture and working in a challenging and exciting environment within our global Enterprise Architecture Team, you will: 

• Collaborate in the creation of architecture vision, strategy and supporting execution roadmap, aligning with the corporate and IT strategy, industry trends, tooling, methods, and best practices.
• Establish collaborative relationships and be a respected as a leader in both technology and business, demonstrating leadership in business and technical knowledge, stakeholder management and risk mitigation.
• Act as the single point of contact for all architecture concerns relating to the assigned business unit/work domain, and coordinate/ orchestrate architecture activity and deliverables to meet the demands and expectations of that area.
• Ensure the correct application of the intentional architectures, principles, patterns, standards, and policies to solve the problems / opportunities of the domain.
• Contribute to the maturation of the enterprise architecture practice, role model Rio Tinto’s values and better ways of working, and be passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing others to be the best versions of themselves.
• Providing technology innovation to inspire strategic decision making across the Rio Tinto businesses.
• Bring a prominent level of emotional intelligence, empathy and confidence in all dealings and act as a trusted advisor to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customer base.

What you’ll bring 

• Experience in Operational Technology systems such as those used in Mining, Processing, Asset Management and the integration of such systems will be highly regarded.
• Enterprise Architecture experience in at least one of the following IT disciplines (Enterprise Applications, Integration, Data) in a large corporate or equivalent consulting environment. 
• Expert level experience in domain with fluency in emerging technologies. 
• Proven experience in a variety of Information Technology (IT) roles focused on delivery, operational excellence, engineering and/or architecture. 
• Ability to balance long-term "big-picture" and short-term implications of architecture decisions. 
• Demonstrated experience influencing key decision makers or senior executives in a large, cross-functional team setting. 
• Previous experience in business architecture and in delivering strategy, roadmaps, reference architecture and standards; experience in development of business cases.

In addition to the above skills and experience the successful candidate will also align with the below values:  

• Develop and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Respect and value the diversity of team members.
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of your colleagues and team, HSE and Rio Tinto’s core values.

What we offer 

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 subsidized 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
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements.

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 will be working 

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services. 

Every Voice Matters 

At 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.