Specialist Risk

• The role is open to Residential and FIFO candidates

• Take the next steps in your career with a company that is committed to your growth and development

• Join a workplace where safety is paramount, collaboration is encouraged, and every voice is valued.

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 Risk to join our team at Cape Lambert & Dampier. In this role, you will integrate risk management principles into operational decision-making and drive the health of divisional risk governance. You will support leadership to identify and manage risks and opportunities aligned to support strategic, annual, and quarterly planning processes. You will bring alignment to the way we manage risk across our two ports.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, supported by your leaders to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the business.

Reporting to the Manager Operational Excellence, you will:

• Engage with leaders to embed risk management principles into operational decision-making and core business processes.

• Maintain and update risk registers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to support business objectives and performance.

• Participate in annual and strategic planning for the site, including risk-based input into business planning cycles.

• Provide guidance and support on risk governance requirements.

• Facilitate risk reviews, workshops, and assurance activities.

• Prepare and present risk-related information for leadership decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks, including ISO 31000.

• Drive alignment between Cape Lambert and Dampier ports in how we manage risk, leverage synergies were possible.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, physical and phycological..

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial acumen.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, and strong influencing skills..

• Understanding of risk management principles and change management.

• Degree in business, engineering, or related discipline (desirable).

• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry (preferred).

• Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s License (mandatory).

• Working knowledge of ISO 31000 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines.

• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset.

• Desire to positively contribute to team culture.

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.

• 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 & cultural leave).

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

• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors.

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for Operators and Tradespersons.

• Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles.

Where you’ll be working

This role is based across Cape Lambert & Dampier, WA. Our integrated operations, which include port facilities, ensure we can supply the right quality product to our customers, when they need it. We blend our products at our own ports, which allows us to produce a reliable and consistent product. And because we have dedicated shipping operations, we are able to better control the delivery of product to our customers.

Applications close on 8th December 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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.

Respect and InclusionAt 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.