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Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Join a leading global company and shape how enterprise architecture operates at scale
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Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Adviser Enterprise Architecture Governance & Tooling, to lead the evolution of enterprise architecture processes, governance, and tooling across our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) function.
This is a great opportunity for a highly analytical, process-driven and collaborative professional to drive consistency, efficiency and maturity across architecture practices in a complex, global organisation. This is a full-time role with flexible working arrangements available, and is to be based in either our Brisbane, Perth or Montreal Hub.
Reporting to the General Manager Enterprise Architecture and working in a collaborative, global team within the Enterprise Architecture function, you will:
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Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture processes, governance frameworks, and operating models
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Establish scalable engagement models between Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Groups, and Service Functions
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Own and evolve the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capability, aligning people, process, data, and technology
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Act as Technical Owner for LeanIX, driving adoption, data quality, and continuous platform improvement
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Enable integration and alignment across key platforms including ServiceNow, Apptio, SharePoint, and emerging AI capabilities
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Produce insights and reporting on application portfolios, lifecycle risks, technical debt, and cost drivers to support executive decision-making
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Facilitate governance forums and communities of practice to drive alignment, reuse, and architectural consistency
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Build strong relationships with enterprise stakeholders to influence outcomes and improve how architecture supports the business
About you
To be successfully considered for this opportunity, candidates must be able to demonstrate:
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Demonstrated experience in enterprise, solution, or business architecture within a large, complex environment
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Strong capability in process improvement, governance, and operating model design
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Experience working with enterprise architecture tooling (e.g. LeanIX, Bizzdesign, Orbus, Enterprise Architect or similar), alongside experience of Work and Workflow Management solutions (including Azure DevOps, Jira or similar)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data to senior stakeholders
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Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
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A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
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Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
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Attractive share ownership plan
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Company provided insurance cover
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Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
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Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
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Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
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Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick & cultural leave)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is a global function delivering integrated and critical IT services and support to Rio Tinto’s mines, refineries, smelters, remote operations centres and corporate offices. IS&T’s mission is to power Rio Tinto’s pioneers with data and technology, enhancing safety, productivity, and value for the business. Through our collaborative partnerships and a deep understanding of our mining and metals business, IS&T carefully balances the implementation of ‘here and now’ solutions with emerging technologies that will help to create the digitally-optimised Rio Tinto of tomorrow.
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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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Llevamos 150 años dedicados a la minería y trabajamos con conocimientos acumulados a lo largo de generaciones y continentes. Nuestro propósito es encontrar mejores formas de proporcionar los materiales que el mundo necesita, esforzándonos por innovar y mejorar continuamente para producir materiales con bajas emisiones y según las normas medioambientales, sociales y de gobernanza adecuadas. Pero no podemos hacerlo solos, así que nos centramos en crear asociaciones para resolver problemas, crear situaciones beneficiosas para todos y aprovechar las oportunidades.
En Rio Tinto, acogemos con especial agrado y alentamos las solicitudes de los pueblos indígenas, las mujeres, la comunidad LGBTQIA+, los trabajadores maduros, las personas con discapacidad y las personas de diferentes orígenes culturales.
Estamos comprometidos con un ambiente inclusivo donde las personas se sientan cómodas siendo ellas mismas. Queremos que nuestra gente sienta que se escuchan todas las voces, que se respetan todas las culturas y que la variedad de perspectivas no sólo es bienvenida, sino que es esencial para nuestro éxito. Nos tratamos unos a otros con justicia y dignidad, independientemente de la raza, el sexo, la nacionalidad, el origen étnico, la religión, la edad, la orientación sexual o cualquier otra cosa que nos haga serquienes somos.
Inicie su aplicación
Lleva tu carrera en liderazgo al siguiente nivel.
¿Adónde puedes llegar con Rio Tinto?
Tienes pasión y ambición con aspiraciones profesionales tremendas. La amplitud y el crecimiento de nuestra organización te capacita para definir tu trayectoria profesional ideal.
Explorar la trayectoria profesional de Katie

- Feb 2022 - ActualidadGerente de Proyectos – Desarrollo EnergéticoBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nov 2020 - Feb 2022Superintendente Centro de OperacionesBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Nov 2018 - Nov 2020Desarrollo / Superintendente Perforación y VoladuraPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Abril 2015 - Nov 2020Gerente Adjunto CanterasPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Mar 2018 - Nov 2018Supervisor de DesarrolloPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Mar 2017 - Mar 2018Ingeniero Superior de Perforación, Voladura y TopografíaPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Oct 2016 - Mar 2017Ingeniero de ProducciónPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Nov 2015 - Oct 2016Planificación Minas – plan de 2 semanasPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Abril 2014 - Nov 2015Ingeniero de Perforación y VoladuraPilbara, Australia Occidental
- Enero 2012 - Mar 2014Graduado en Ingeniería en MinasPilbara, Australia Occidental
Trabajar en Rio Tinto
Ayúdanos a aportar los materiales que hacen posible el progreso humano.
El avión en el que vas acaba de aterrizar. Enciendes el móvil y sacas el portátil del compartimento superior. Inmediatamente te pones a trabajar, a miles de kilómetros de tu oficina. ¿Alguna vez te has detenido a pensar en todos los materiales que hacen posible la vida en el siglo XXI? En Río Tinto descubrimos, desarrollamos y aportamos los materiales que impulsan el progreso humano. Cuando trabajas con nosotros, vivirás ventajas que no encontrarás en ningún otro lugar.
Nuestro proceso de solicitud
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Postularse
El primer paso es postularse para el rol. Puedes presentarte con tu perfil de LinkedIn o subir tu currículo. También pediremos que respondas algunas preguntas antes de enviar tu solicitud.
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Pasar evaluaciones
Nuestras evaluaciones están diseñadas para ayudarnos a determinar si eres compatible para el puesto. Te haremos saber cuáles tendrás que completar.
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Entrevista
La entrevista se podrá realizar en persona o en línea. Es la oportunidad perfecta para conocerte mejor, responder a tus preguntas y conversar de la emocionante oportunidad profesional que has solicitado.
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Ofertas y controles
En esta fase, te comunicaremos si te hemos seleccionado, en cuyo caso será necesario realizar un par de controles, como una verificación de antecedentes o de seguridad. Es posible que tengas que someterte a una evaluación médica, dependiendo del puesto solicitado.
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Integración al equipo Rio Tinto
Una vez completados las verificaciones, nos comunicaremos para definir la fecha de inicio y responder a cualquier pregunta que puedas tener antes de unirte a nuestro equipo.



















