Senior Advisor Contractor Systems

Senior Advisor – Contractor Management Systems

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Build relationships that will last a lifetime

• 2-year contract based in Brisbane, with flexible work hours, hybrid work (work from home and the office), leave for all of life’s reasons

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Senior Advisor – Contractor Management Systems to join our high-performing Finance team, dedicated to delivering value across the RTA Pacific Operations. In this role, you will lead the implementation of contractor management best practices across Procurement, Operations, and Finance, ensuring full contract compliance and eliminating cost leakage.

We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile systems expert with strong expertise in IT infrastructure and application development. You will be responsible for the integration and optimisation of contractor management platforms, ensuring seamless data availability and usability for end users. This role plays a key part in aligning technology with business needs by integrating Rio Tinto systems to enhance operational efficiency.

As the Senior Advisor, you will oversee application development, system integration, ongoing support, and continuous improvement. You will ensure new systems and enhancements are fit-for-purpose, thoroughly tested, and successfully implemented into production.

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 Contractor Management Business Partner and working in an exciting environment within the Finance function, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of contractor management systems and applications.

• Ensure seamless integration between contractor management platforms and other Rio Tinto systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, Ariba).

• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure systems support contract compliance, reporting, and cost control.

• Oversee system testing, validation, and change management to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and meet business requirements.

• Act as the primary liaison between IT, system vendors, and business stakeholders for all contractor system-related projects.

• Maintain system support frameworks including incident management, user training, and documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in contractor system functionality and data quality.

• Ensure systems and data comply with internal controls, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide insights and analytics to support decision-making and performance monitoring related to contractor management.

• Demonstrate our Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or related discipline.

• Proven experience in system integration, application development, and digital solution delivery.

• Proficiency with enterprise systems such as SAP, Workday, Ariba, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency with business intelligence programs/techniques (Power BI and SQL) and SaaS environments

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, and Operations.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience in Agile development, system testing, and production deployment processes.

• Understanding of IT governance, security, and data management principles.

• Ability to work independently and within collaborative teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Strong knowledge of contractor management processes and associated systems.

• Experience in use Rio Tinto Business Solution (specifically PAM and MMP)

• Experience with the following contractor management systems: MCI Track and Avetta and their interconnectivity to ensure contractor data can be validated and shared across Rio systems

• Knowledge and experience in the metals and mining industry or commodities trading.

What we offer

• A respectful work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements

• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid, or half paid parental leave

• 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); and

• Domestic relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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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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