Specialist CSP Engagement

Specialist Communities & Social Performance Engagement

• Be part of a global resources company striving for impeccable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with host communities and Traditional Owners

• 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to further your career within the business

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

We are looking for a Specialist Communities & Social Performance (CSP) engagement to join our team based in Gladstone. The role leads Rio Tinto’s community engagement activities in Gladstone, which are foundational activities for building and maintaining robust relationships and a strong social licence.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. 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 are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Business Partner Communities & Social Performance you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of Rio Tinto’s community engagement strategy in Gladstone​

• Work closely with CSP Business Partner and CSP, asset and functional teams to understand their community engagement needs and work collaboratively with them to plan and deliver regular engagements, events and topic-specific engagement (e.g.  community investment events, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management - GISTM, Social and Economic Impact Assessment -SEIA, emergency planning, studies)​

• Build strong relationships with a broad range of community, industry and local government stakeholders across Gladstone and represent Rio Tinto at external forums and events​

• Lead annual community perception monitoring via Local Voices​

• Ensure engagement activities comply with the requirements of the Rio Tinto CSP Standard and guidance​

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in social sciences or equivalent ​

• > 4 years of experience in CSP discipline, particularly planning and delivering stakeholder engagement activities​

• Proven ability to listen, communicate, work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with stakeholders​

• Skills and experience in influencing internal and external stakeholders, project management, compliance and risk management

• Ability to project manage engagement related work and be self-motivated to drive outcomes​

• Experience in developing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve results, including attending and presenting at events​

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your colleagues

• Excellent people, teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to manage complex and conflicting priorities

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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

• 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to further your career within the business

• 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)

• Relocation assistance where necessary

Where you will be working

• The role will be based in our Central Gladstone office.

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.