Specialist Closure Projects

Specialist – Closure Projects

• Be a part of a capable and highly supportive team supporting project governance and delivery
• Use your skills to help shape innovative strategy, engage with stakeholders and build effective solutions for Closure projects
• Compile, analyse and present technical data for communication and reporting to stakeholders
• Permanent Full-Time role based in Brisbane

About the Role

We are looking for a Specialist – Closure Projects to be a key member of a high functioning Closure team working on interesting and challenging Closure projects. A mine legacy impact assessment project will be the first in which you will have a key role to play. Closure is an exciting part of the business as we develop long-term solutions for sites which are supported by the communities in which we operate.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. Closure is a dynamic area of the business where we welcome innovative thinking and improvement ideas. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career in Closure and beyond are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor – Governance, as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for:

• Playing a key role in the development and implementation of effective internal governance structures to support the project’s needs and the strategic direction
• Assisting in reporting the project’s progress and risks to the project Steering Committee, Executive Committee and Board
• Maintaining an effective risks and opportunities register which reflect the dynamic nature of the project, and guide and advise management on key project risks.
• Using innovating and blue-sky thinking to support the development of options analysis and pathways to success considering various project stakeholders (government, community, company).
• Coordination of technical reviews by Subject Matter Experts
• Coordinating desktop research and investigations to support options analysis and preparing cost estimates
• Compiling, analysing, and presenting technical data to support options analysis
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a shared knowledge base, and alignment and understanding of objectives

What you will bring

• A good understanding of study and project processes
• Ability to consider options and prepare persuasive well-written documentation
• Self determination to run with assigned responsibilities
• Experience in project governance and assurance processes
• Strong analytical and problem solving capability
• Experience is undertaking risk assessments and maintaining a risk register
• High degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Some experience in mining or mine planning
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Commitment to Rio Tinto’s core values of care, courage and curiosity

Where you will be working

This role is based in Brisbane. We offer a flexible working arrangement with a balance of office-based and work from home. There is an ongoing requirement for additional hours outside the standard working day to support colleagues in alternate time zones. 

Every Voice Matters

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 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.

Applications close on Wednesday, 7^th December (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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