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Senior leadership role imagining and delivering HSES systems and reporting transformation
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Set the roadmap for current and future state HSES management systems
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Enterprise-wide role with a truly global role reach.
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Large team and functional leadership role.
We are looking for a GM Reporting, Data, Systems & Projects to set the strategic direction and standards for the deployment of effective Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES) systems, data governance, data analytics and performance reporting at Rio Tinto.
This is a great opportunity to make your mark in a pivotal role focussed on improving the decision-making ability of leaders and HSES professions across the business through timely access to high quality HSES information and insights. You will set the strategy and roadmap for current and future state systems and all internal and external HSES reporting with a focus on reporting for the future.
Reporting to the Global Head of HSES, you will be responsible for:
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Systems: Developing and implementing a systems strategy and roadmap that enables effective HSES management and decision making throughout the business. This includes current and transformational programmes.
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Data leadership and management: Developing, implement and continuous monitoring of our global data governance framework.
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Analytics: Developing and ensuring standards, processes and an enterprice-wide view to deliver visualisation and insights of key HSES data for ExCo, Board, Group and Product group / Function purposes.
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Assurance: Being the guardian of standards for all HSES data and reporting assurance processes in line with regulatory requirements and good practice expectations.
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Management reporting: Building global internal reporting routines and standards that allow for a structured exchange of information between operating entities, HSES Areas of Excellence and leadership teams.
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External reporting: Owning and managing the production of all external reports to meet regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments.
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Continuously ensuring relevance and bringing in best in class reporting standards.
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Managing end to end sustainability reporting for the Group.
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Leadership: Leading and coaching a team of highly capable professionals (~100) to deliver the HSES Systems and Reporting project plan.
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Developing talent and capability within the team and across the function for future skills and areas.
About You
To succeed in this role, you have:
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Postgraduate qualifications in a HSEC discipline.
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Experience with managing a global organisation’s sustainability reporting, systems and data / metrics.
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Industry Experience: Significant experience working in Mining, manufacturing or a related field leading reporting, systems, sustainability and transformational programmes.
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Experience working across assets and functions to appreciate translation of strategy to practical and agile solutions.
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Leading Large scale projects: proven track record implementing large scale projects that require influencing, leveraging relationships and multi stakeholder collaboration and consultation.
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Significant global leadership experience – leading, coaching and driving cultural change.
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Ability to translate data into impactful and meaningful insights for the business and external stakeholders.
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Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to engage various stakeholders internally and externally.
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Technical proficiency: Deep understanding of systems, data management, data analysis and sustainability reporting.
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Leadership and influence: Ability to lead and inspire teams fostering a culture of data and information exchange across the organization.
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Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of international reporting regulations and standards and ability to translate these into practical solutions for our operating context.
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Analytical thinking: Strong analytical skills and ability to translate to a strong narrative to drive continuous improvement.
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Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to emerging reporting challenges and tailor programs to different operating contexts.
What we offer
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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 leave)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
The HSES function is core to our business and our mission is to be a learning organisation enabling a safe, responsible and productive business that protects and cares for people, the environment and our assets.
Applications close on Friday 18th April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
Take a look at Theresia’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2022 – PresentChief advisor Nature SolutionsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- 2018 – 2022Head of Environment, Global HSESMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- 2016 – 2018Principal advisor: EnvironmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- 2013 – 2016Superintendent: Ecology and RehabilitationRichards Bay Minerals, KZN, South Africa
- 2012 – 2013EcologistRichards Bay Minerals, KZN, South Africa
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.