Senior Adviser - Town

Senior Adviser, Town

• Unique and dynamic position working with internal and external stakeholders
• Take your next step into this challenging and rewarding role
• Use your project delivery skills to guide significant projects that will underpin the success of Nhulunbuy in a post-mining future

About the role  

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Senior Adviser, Town to provide support to Gove Operations activities specifically relating to the transition of Nhulunbuy township to a post-mining future. Aligned with the end of mining operations towards the end of this decade, Traditional Owners have outlined a vision for the township of Nhulunbuy to remain a vibrant community and regional service hub for Northeast Arnhem Land. 

The creation of Nhulunbuy occupies a special place in the journey towards Aboriginal Land Rights, and as such its transition to new ownership over coming years is especially significant. Town Transition is strongly assisted by the wider business, particularly project delivery and community relations. 

Reporting to the Manager Town, you will:

• Guide the delivery of projects related to the refurbishment, demolition and construction of assets, including existing housing and utilities infrastructure.
• Work closely with Traditional Owners and Northern Territory Government agencies to ensure alignment between Rio Tinto’s and other parties’ activities
• Support the Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited’s operational readiness for anticipated normalisation of council activities in the future
• Sponsor the development, tendering and award of major contracts relating to the refurbishment of civil infrastructure
• Coordinate and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders essential to the delivery of a successful transition 

What you’ll bring 

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Tertiary or trade qualifications in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in external stakeholder engagement
• Experience in project management or delivery
• Strong administrative skills combined with an ability to communicate professionally in verbal and written format
• The ability to achieve pragmatic outcomes which balance cost, risk and complexity and involve multiple stakeholders. 

Where you will be working 

The township of Nhulunbuy is located in North East Arnhem Land. More than 3,500 people call this vibrant community home, enjoying camping, fishing and various outdoor pursuits on a year-round basis.  The Senior Adviser Town is being offered on a residential (preferred), or regular commute basis from Darwin, Cairns or Brisbane. The nature of the role requires regular presence in the region to enable effective oversight of activities and the development of productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  

What we offer  

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• Enjoy domestic relocation assistance.
• Residential employees receive a remote area allowance (25% of base salary).
• Benefit from remote area holiday travel assistance.
• Take advantage of heavily subsidised housing and utilities.
• Secure a permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• Earn a competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive program.
• Access comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Participate in an attractive share ownership plan.
• Benefit from company-provided insurance cover.
• Explore extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Pursue career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Enjoy ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
• Take leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).
• Access exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more). 

Applications close on 12th August 2025(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date

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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.