Senior Advisor Safety
Rio Tinto
Senior Advisor Safety - (Superintendent level)
Permanent Perth based role
Infrequent travel to the Pilbara
Where we’re all welcome
We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.
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.
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 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 are looking for a Senior Advisor Safety in the Iron Ore HSEC Technical team. This role is designed for a seasoned Superintendent, to use your combined operational and technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with various stakeholders to lead Iron Ore wide safety improvement projects and provide guidance to senior and safety leaders on best practice.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Manager to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.
If you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor Manager Safety, you will:
Analyse and develop insights into safety improvement and governance
Support governance of core safety deliverables, strategic initiatives and priorities
Safety data reporting aligned to our strategic priorities and in support of business level communications
Education and promotion of safety initiatives and changes
Support Safety Standard Working Groups and the Safety Steering Committee to increase control effectiveness and reduce risk
Provision of SME advice to the business with respect to WHS
Shape and support the delivery of risk reduction and improvement initiatives linked to the annual and 5-year HSEC Plan
Support the development and maintenance of safety management systems including documentation to ensure compliance with RT Safety Standards and statutory requirements
Collaborate closely with the Safety AoE, industry partners and stakeholders regarding best practice safety programs and management of risk
Work closely with our functional partners such Procurement, Capability Development and Human Resources to support integration of safety into business processes
What you’ll bring
Tertiary Qualification in Safety with demonstrated technical experience
Sound understanding of safety management systems and their practical application
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Effective communication, engagement and influencing skills
Consulting and Advising (leaders and peers)
Excellent collaboration / Stakeholder Engagement
Robust planning & organisation skills
Managing and leading through change
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes we want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women 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 & 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, 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 who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders
Where you’ll be working
This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis and will be based in Perth, nestled in the cities CBD.
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.
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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.
