Principal Advisor Studies

Principal Advisor Studies

About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Principal Advisor Studies to lead a team to advance the project studies focused on decarbonising the Rio Tinto Iron Ore power network.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking to lead a team and work in an ever-changing environment at the forefront of the company’s effort to decarbonise. The role will require a deep understanding of major project studies.

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 Manager of Studies and working in a challenging and exciting environment within Rio Tinto Energy and Climate team, you will be: 

• Developing and implementing study scopes, estimates and plans in accordance with the business and regulatory guidelines;

• Developing and implementing an effective stakeholder engagement plan through the life of the studies;

• Monitoring, managing and reporting all relevant study performance indicators to meet the business requirements;

• Managing relationships with key study stakeholders;

• Managing study risks and applying risk management principles;

• Provide technical support and direction to study stakeholders, building on and sharing the lessons learnt from previous projects;

• Identify and resolve any study delivery performance issues in a timely manner;

• Identify and implement improvements to study delivery methods;

• Responsible for driving study initiatives as part of RTEC working collaboratively across the business to ensure that projects are strategically aligned and meeting business objectives;

• Managing multiple studies to support the program; and

• Mentoring junior study leads to support developing the team.

What you’ll bring 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant qualification in a transferrable field;

• Be high performing team member with an ability to lead others;

• Resilient and adaptable to fast-paced environments with a high attention to detail and the ability to multitask;

• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence without authority, gather information and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

• Proactive, analytical thinker with strategic problem-solving skills.

• 10+yrs of studies experience with a deep understanding of land access processes and approvals; and

• Experience in renewable energy development (either wind, solar or storage). Transmission experience will be considered.

What we offer  

• A 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 

• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only 

Where you’ll be working 

Rio Tinto’s Energy and Climate Change Centre of Excellence has been established to drive and support the business to deliver our 2030 climate commitments and realise our ambition of net zero emissions by 2050. Working dynamically and collaboratively across the business, the Centre of Excellence focuses on five key areas to implement our energy and climate change strategy: Abatement project delivery; Net-zero pathway planning and technology; Emissions reduction in business improvement; Physical climate risk and resilience; and Capability uplift. Engagement is key to addressing climate change effectively, and the team works closely with stakeholders both within Rio Tinto and outside of the organisation. 

This role will be based in Perth.

Applications will be close Friday 4th of July 2025

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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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