Manager Project Practices & Improvement (Manager Project Services) | Brisbane
• Lead governance, project excellence and continuous improvement across a multi-billion-dollar sustaining capital portfolio.
• Influence capital allocation, investment decisions and portfolio performance across Pacific Operations.
• Act as the centre of excellence for project management practices, governance and project delivery capability.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive improved capital efficiency, portfolio performance and strategic outcomes.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Manager Project Practices & Improvement (Manager Project Services) to act as the centre of excellence for project governance, project management practices, portfolio performance and continuous improvement across Pacific Operations Sustaining Capital.
In this role, you'll lead the systems, frameworks and practices that underpin successful capital delivery, ensuring projects are governed effectively, investments are prioritised appropriately, and portfolio performance is continuously improved.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing at scale, driving meaningful organisational improvement and partnering with leaders across a diverse sustaining capital portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager Sustaining Capital and working across a collaborative network of project and operational teams, you will:
- Lead the governance and assurance framework for the Pacific Operations sustaining capital portfolio
- Influence investment decisions, capital allocation strategies and portfolio optimisation outcomes across Pacific Operations.
- Lead portfolio assurance reviews, project health checks and governance assessments
- Drive compliance with Rio Tinto project standards, project controls requirements and delegated authority frameworks.
- Lead the optimisation of portfolio systems, reporting platforms and digital tools that improve governance, reporting and project delivery performance
- Establish portfolio-wide standards for project data governance, information quality and reporting integrity
- Champion portfolio optimisation and capital efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Develop portfolio performance reporting, executive insights and decision-support analytics.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Pacific Operations Sustaining Capital improvement roadmap, driving step-change improvements in project delivery performance, governance and capital productivity. Govern project systems, portfolio data quality and information management processes.
- Support capital planning, investment prioritisation and portfolio management activities.
- Coach and influence project teams to adopt consistent project management and governance practices.
About you
We're looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every "Helpful for Success" item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
- A commitment to your own safety and the safety of your team.
- You are a trusted advisor capable of influencing senior leaders, challenging constructively and building capability across diverse project delivery teams
- Leadership experience in project controls, PMO, governance, portfolio management or business improvement environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of major projects or sustaining capital portfolios.
- Strong understanding of project governance, assurance frameworks, stage-gate processes and capital investment decision-making.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational improvement initiatives.
- Extensive experience in major capital, sustaining capital or infrastructure project environments
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Commerce or related discipline.
- Proven capability developing portfolio reporting, performance insights and executive-level reporting.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
Helpful for Success
- Experience working within mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy industrial environments.
- Knowledge of Power BI, portfolio management systems and data analytics tools.
- Experience leading continuous improvement or transformation programs.
- Understanding of portfolio optimisation, capital performance and investment governance.
Where you'll be working
Based in Rio Tinto’s Brisbane Head Office, you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing corporate environment supporting our Aluminium business. Located in the CBD, the office offers modern, flexible workspaces and close proximity to public transport, dining, and lifestyle amenities. From here, you’ll partner with leaders across multiple sites, contributing to enterprise priorities while being connected to a strong community of HR, commercial, and operational professionals.
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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.
Respect and Inclusion
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 LGBTQ+ 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.
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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.