Principal Advisor MPP

An inclusive environment for all
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We also want everyone to feel that their voices matter, that all cultures are respected, and that perspectives, as diverse as they are, are not only welcome, but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other distinguishing aspect.

At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.

Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing coaching, guidance and expertise to strengthen leadership capability and embed Rio Tinto's operating systems across the operation.

Your focus will be on developing leaders, improving operational discipline, implementing best practice management systems and creating sustainable capability that will support long-term operational success.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys influencing through coaching, mentoring and collaboration and who is passionate about leaving a lasting legacy through people development.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Coach and mentor operational leaders to strengthen leadership capability and operational decision making.

• Embed Rio Tinto Operating Systems, operational standards and governance across the business.

• Support leaders to improve safety performance, operational discipline and reliability.

• Conduct operational health checks and identify opportunities to improve performance and maturity.

• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and structured problem solving.

• Guide leaders in implementing effective operating rhythms, governance forums and performance management processes.

• Support operational readiness, commissioning and ramp-up activities.

• Build capability within the national workforce through coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer.

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, HSE, Operational Readiness and Project teams to improve overall operational performance.

• Promote a culture where safety, learning, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded into everyday work.

What you'll bring

You are a respected operational leader with extensive mining experience and a passion for developing others.

You will have:

• Extensive experience in large-scale Rio Tinto mining operations.

• Deep understanding of Rio Tinto operating systems, governance and operational excellence practices.

• Demonstrated success coaching senior operational leaders and frontline leadership teams.

• Experience implementing management operating systems and driving organisational capability improvements.

• A proven ability to influence without direct authority and build trusted relationships across diverse teams.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Experience supporting operational readiness, commissioning or major project ramp-ups will be highly regarded.

A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy, Operations Management or a related discipline is required. Leadership, Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement qualifications are advantageous.

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.

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