Specialist Assurance and Performance (3LOD – Procurement)

Specialist Assurance and Performance (3LOD – Procurement)

• Opportunity to join the procurement risk & governance team

• Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders working closely to build constructive relationships

• Playing a custodian role in our 3LOD  

• Full-time permanent position | Location: Perth

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you.

We are looking for a dedicated Specialist Assurance and Performance to support the execution of our Three Lines of Defence (3LOD) strategy within Global Procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in performance and assurance reporting, risk management, and continuous performance improvement initiatives of our Global Procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, contributing to the development, monitoring, and optimisation of procurement processes at a global scale.

Assurance and Performance Reporting:

• Analyse and compile data for quarterly assurance dashboards and performance metrics, ensuring that all information is accurate and aligned with key objectives.

• Use performance and assurance data/insights to improve our processes.

• Assist in scheduling and preparing materials for quarterly Risk & Assurance Committee (RAC) meetings.

• Maintain and update assurance documentation and registers, including the Risk Registers and Inherit Category Risk Matrix (ICRM) tools.

2LOD Coordination (Light Touch):

• Under the guidance of the Manager Assurance and Performance, perform annual light-touch second line assurance coordination to ensure alignment with the broader procurement function.

• Assist in the implementation of 2LOD risk assessments and compliance checks to enhance operational effectiveness globally.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Monitor risk registers for emerging issues, escalating and supporting issue resolution processes as needed.

• Facilitate or participate in cross-functional discussions related to risk mitigation, internal audits, and compliance matters.

• Proactively identify and escalate potential risks to relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely intervention and resolution.

Support the 3LOD Strategy Execution:

• Assist in defining, rolling out, and maintaining the Three Lines of Defence (3LOD) framework across Global Procurement.

• Coordinate with P2P and other functional teams to ensure assurance processes and controls are monitored, assessed, and continually improved.

• Support the implementation of 3LOD-related initiatives to enhance procurement effectiveness and risk management.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Engage with various procurement teams to gather information, validate data, and track progress on key performance metrics.

• Provide clear, concise updates to the Manager Assurance and Performance, highlighting key findings or areas requiring attention.

• Maintain strong communication channels across departments to ensure effective issue resolution and process improvement.

What you’ll bring

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

• Basic understanding of statistics and sampling methods.

• Familiarity with procurement or supply chain processes, including an understanding of the Three Lines of Defence (3LOD) application.

• Exposure to risk registers, assurance activities, or compliance audits.

• Competent in data gathering, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and dashboard/report creation.

• Attention to detail and the ability to interpret trends or anomalies in data.

• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. P2P, Category Management, Sustainability teams).

• Comfortable coordinating small projects or tasks within a larger programme.

• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing risks, gaps, or process inefficiencies.

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, global procurement 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

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

Application Deadline: 30th May 2025

(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 Tint

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.