Specialist Closure

Specialist Closure

• A dynamic and varied role which allows you to innovate and think creatively and strategically

• Engage and partner across and the business

• Permanent | Perth based

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Closure to join the team at Rio Tinto. In this role you will primarily support asset closure strategies that strengthen partnership and balance environmental, financial and social risks, whilst you embed closure planning principles at all stages of the asset life cycle.

As the Specialist Closure, you will report to the Principal Closure and responsibility over the following duties:

• Support a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for employees and contractors

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through mentoring, identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities

• Collate and deliver effective communications to stakeholders

• Support compliance to internal standards and relevant statutory and legislative provisions; timely reporting of performance against plans

• Plan, manage and deliver work to a high standard, with some leader guidance and support

• Integrate closure planning principles into studies, mine planning and operational decisions across allocated assets)

• Support targeted stakeholder engagement on closure to inform studies, approvals and asset closure planning across allocated assets

• Champion closure, foster collaboration and two-way sharing of information with key internal stakeholders

• Provide closure guidance to peers and asset teams

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the R&C annual plan

• Deliver closure planning requirements to support Part IV approvals, compliance, inter-studies and studies across allocated assets

• Own and manage asset closure risk register/s across allocated assets

• Support conformance with the RT Closure Standard at the asset level

• Support delivery of Asset Closure Strategies (ACSs) and internal/external audits as required

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A C Class Manual driver’s license

• Critical thinking and ability to synthesise information into clear narrative

• Capacity to work independently, seeking guidance as required

• Ability to engage and partner with internal stakeholders

• A developing technical understanding and experience in closure planning

• Experience in planning and project management

• Experience in risk management

• Studies and operational support

• Tertiary or University level qualifications in relevant field

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

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Where you’ll be working

You and your team will be Perth-based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. There will be the opportunity for some Pilbara site travel from time to time, however this will be done on an ad-hoc basis.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Who we are 

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 and meet opportunities.

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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.

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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