Principal Adviser Risk

• Shape risk strategy at the heart of a major enterprise transformation

• Embed risk discipline and maturity across a complex, high-value program

• Initial 12 month Fixed-term opportunity (Brisbane or Perth based)

• Build risk maturity and readiness where it matters most

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Adviser – Risk to join our Program Management Office (PMO) and play a pivotal role in strengthening risk capability across our large‑scale enterprise transformation within our Modern ERP program.

This role is about more than risk reporting — it’s about uplifting risk maturity, embedding discipline and ensuring risk informs decision‑making at every level of the program. You will work at the intersection of technology, operations and governance, helping the program understand what matters most, when it matters most.

If you are comfortable asking the difficult questions, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex risk into clear, actionable insights, this role will give you real impact.

Why this role matters

• You will help shape how risk is defined, assessed and managed across a critical enterprise investment

• You will influence GM‑level and executive decision‑making on high‑impact technology and operational risks

• You will play a key role in ensuring the organisation is prepared for ERP go‑live in 2027, including contingency planning for complex risk scenarios

What you’ll be doing

• Embed a practical, fit‑for‑purpose risk framework that strengthens risk maturity across a major enterprise program

• Translate complex risk into clear, actionable insight that supports timely, informed decision‑making

• Act as a trusted adviser in key forums, identifying emerging risks early and influencing the right conversations

• Partner with our Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment with Rio Tinto risk standards and “what good looks like”

• Ensure risks are clearly articulated, owned and reported through our tool Archer, with strong documentation discipline

• Support leaders through high‑impact risk scenarios, including ERP go‑live readiness and contingency planning

• Work closely with delivery partners, including our System Integrator, to manage build, migration and delivery risks

• Build strong relationships across technology, GPOs (Global Process Owners), and functional teams to embed consistent risk practices

What We Offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work

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

• Competitive base salary with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Career development & education assistance

• Flexible working arrangements

• Be part of Rio Tinto’s global Modern ERP transformation, contributing directly to one of the organisation’s most significant multi‑year programs

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

Where You’ll Be Working

You’ll join the Modern ERP Program — a multi‑disciplinary team bringing together technology, process, data and change specialists to reshape how work happens across Rio Tinto. We’re modernising a 20‑year‑old ERP system and redesigning core business processes to improve safety, efficiency and ignite innovation.

 This work supports our people across global operations to spend less time on transactional tasks and more time on work that really matters. By simplifying and digitising how the organisation runs, the Modern ERP Program is creating the foundation for future productivity gains, smarter decision‑making and AI‑enabled transformation.

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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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