Senior Advisor Systems Deployment
Rio Tinto
Senior Advisor – Systems Deployment
Perth based role – Central Park Offices
Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
Adhoc site travel required
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.
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
Join our inclusive and diverse MP&E function here at Rio Tinto, as a Senior Advisor – Systems Deployment.
This role plays a crucial role in technical leadership during solution design, defining deployment approaches and providing guidance during project execution.
Reporting to the Principal Systems Engineering Delivery, you will be responsible for the below duties :
Technology Leadership and Guidance:
Provide high-level technical direction and oversight to ensure technology is applied efficiently and effectively
Lead the interface with IT project delivery and operational groups to ensure alignment on systems integration
Guide feasibility studies, ensuring alignment with long-term technology strategy
Mentor and coach engineering resources, fostering professional growth and development
Ensure that the team maintains high competence and operational excellence
Ensure robust risk management practices are in place, identifying and mitigating strategic risks
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to drive project success
Serve as the point of contact for technology support leadership, facilitating effective communication and cooperation
Promote cross-functional collaboration to leverage expertise and resources for technology initiatives
Engage with industry bodies and external partners to stay abreast of technological advancements and best practices
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational efficiency
Drive the adoption of innovative technologies and processes to maintain competitive advantage
Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering teams
Identify and implement process improvements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies
Foster an environment of experimentation and innovation, encouraging teams to explore new solutions
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and develop engineering teams
Communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations and convey complex technical concepts
Deep technical expertise and a proven track record of implementing operational technology solutions in the resources or manufacturing industry
Experience deploying projects in a Systems Engineering framework or Software Development Lifecycle
Understanding of industry standard and best practice automated, autonomous, and intelligent system technologies
Thorough understanding of safety standards, regulatory compliance, and robust risk management practices
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and promote cross-functional collaboration
Current ‘C’ Class Driver's License (Manual)
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
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.
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)
Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water)
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.
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.
Where you’ll be working
This role is offered on a 5 day a week, working roster, from our offices in Perth, based in Central Park, with flexibility and working from home options available.
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.
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.
