Senior Advisor Planning & Scenarios
Rio Tinto
Senior Advisor, Planning & Scenarios
Engage with business stakeholders to develop and deploy advanced planning solutions that drive real value across the entire Iron Ore Value chain
Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
Work in a flexible work environment where we prioritise a healthy work/life balance.
Where we are all welcomeWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable being 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 but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. We 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 RoleReporting to the Principal, People Planning & Forecasting, the Senior Advisor, Planning & Scenarios he Senior Advisor role is accountable for coordinating the RTIO People Planning ‘framework’, including the integration of strategic and annual business planning processes. This role is the Front-facing leader for MD area engagement; owns QF/APR cycle management, driver-based forecasting, and facilitates continuous improvement /productivity ideation with business managers. In particular, this role will have several responsibilities within the team:
Strategic Workforce Planning:
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic workforce plan aligned and integrated with organizational goals and objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify talent gaps, and proactively address workforce challenges in both the short and long term labour planning processes.
Data Analysis and Insights:
Utilise advanced analytical tools and methodologies to analyse workforce trends, demographics, and performance metrics.
Support labour modelling efforts including analysis of labour drivers, interpretation of results and troubleshooting of labour models.
Translate data into actionable insights to inform workforce decisions, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
Scenario Planning:
Conduct scenario planning exercises to anticipate future workforce needs and challenges.
Provide recommendations and solutions to mitigate potential risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Collaboration and Communication:
Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of workforce planning initiatives with overall business strategies.
Communicate workforce insights and recommendations effectively to drive informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Technology Utilization:
Stay abreast of technological advancements and leverage tools to enhance workforce planning processes and people analytical capabilities.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in workforce planning, talent management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of HR metrics, data visualization, and predictive modelling.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data-driven insights in a clear and compelling manner.
Proven track record of utilizing advanced analytics to drive workforce decisions.
Ability to self serve data from data platforms (e.g. SQL database, Databricks) will be advantageous
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional areas and influence decision-makers at various organizational levels.
What we offer
We recognized 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 an annual incentive bonus
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
An 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)
Paid parental leave giving 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 support you on your journey with us, you will also have access to:
Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors available to support Indigenous employees through any aspect of employment
Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure the development of Indigenous Leaders
Where you will be workingThis role offers a Monday to Friday roster based at Rio Tinto’s Perth head office at the Central Park building. Some work will be required at the Operation Centre (Perth Airport) office.
Applications close on 24th September 2025 (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.
