Specialist Data Products
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Critical member of our new Digital team
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Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
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Monday – Friday role with flexible working arrangements available – with an opportunity to work from home, flexible start/finish times, flexible work location, flexible office days
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 different.
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 recruiting a Specialist Data Products to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering data products, establishing data product catalogs, and implementing data management and governance best practices across our data ecosystem in Iron Ore. Working closely with process owners and digital product development teams, the role will be instrumental in accelerating the delivering of data products to support strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a background in data engineering or technical data analysis, combined with business analysis and project delivery experience.
You’ll be part of a dedicated team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team and the broader RTIO Digital division.
Reporting to the Principal Data Products, the role will see you:
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Lead the design, development, and implementation of data products that support business needs, ensuring data products are scalable, reliable, and meet quality standards.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into data requirements. Ensure that data solutions align with business objectives.
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Conduct in-depth data analysis across systems to identify gaps, patterns, and insights that inform data product design and requirements.
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Lead and manage data products delivery from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals. Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
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Lead the implementation of data catalogs and establish data governance best practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and successful delivery of data products. Act as a liaison between technical teams and business unit
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Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to automate enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities.
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Provide guidance and training to junior analysts and other team members to build data literacy and analytical skills within the organization.
What You'll Bring:
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Hands on experience in data engineering, data analysis, and exposure to data modeling and warehousing concepts and tools.
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Proficiency in SQL, as well as relevant cloud certification.
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Experience working with Databricks, data catalogs, data lineage tooling and other data governance tools is highly desirable
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
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Solid understanding of business processes and strategies, with the ability to align data analysis with business objectives.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven experience in managing data projects, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
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High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
It Would Also Be Beneficial If You Have:
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Proficiency in Python, Pyspark.
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
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
Where you will be working
This role is based between our Perth CBD office with flexible working arrangements available with an opportunity to work from home, flexible start/finish times, flexible work location, flexible office days.
Applications close on the 23rd May 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
About Rio Tinto
Rio 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 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.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.