Senior Specialist – Commercial (Diesel Transition Program)

Senior Specialist – Commercial (Diesel Transition Program)

• Be part of our Diesel Transition Program!

• Analyse and development of investment and strategy to achieve our ROI

• Exposure to a range of stakeholders across the business 

• Based in Perth

About the role

At Rio Tinto, we are finding better ways by driving decarbonisation and innovation across our global operations. The Diesel Transition Program (DTP) is at the forefront of our strategy to reduce diesel-based carbon emissions. The Global Equipment and Diesel Transition team is responsible for accelerating technical solutions to achieve Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals

We are seeking a Senior Specialist – Commercial to join our team, where you will support strategy development and conduct the commercial analysis needed to inform decision-making and prioritise diesel reduction projects across our global operations. 

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your strategic and commercial expertise in a high-energy, dynamic, and collaborative environment where you can make a real impact on our journey toward a sustainable future.

Reporting to the Strategy Manager - Diesel Transition Program, you will:

• Develop and conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess the commercial viability of diesel displacement initiatives, including electrification, alternative fuels, and emerging technologies

• Support the development and execution of the diesel transition strategy, refining priorities as industry landscapes evolve

• Identify market insights and industry trends to strengthen strategic positioning

• Develop investment proposals, preparing presentations and materials for senior leadership and investment committees

• Assess business development opportunities, including strategic and commercial partnerships

• Engage and influence key stakeholders – including Decarbonisation Office, Renewable Energy, and relevant innovation and operational teams - to provide commercial insights and drive project progression

• Foster a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

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

• A strong commitment to safety and team wellbeing

• Advanced commercial and financial modelling expertise to assess project viability

• A strategic mindset with strong critical thinking skills to solve complex challenges

• Ability to synthesise detailed analysis into clear insights for senior leadership

• Experience navigating investment approve processes

• Ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority

• A creative and solution oriented approach with a drive for continuous improvement

• Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic and evolving decarbonisation environment

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements

• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• 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)

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and

• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

Application Deadline: 10th March 2025 (COB)

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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.