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Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
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Diverse and interesting projects
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Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits, based in Brisbane or Perth
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 Senior Manager People Data & Insights to lead and grow a diverse team of 30+ specialists across multiple technical disciplines. You’ll coach and develop your team, set clear priorities, and build a high-performing, inclusive culture where people collaborate effectively and consistently deliver great outcomes.
As the Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the insights strategy and innovation of the People function. You will drive excellence in how we gain value from our People data across data science and AI, data governance, data engineering, surveys and research, business intelligence, and analytics partnering. You will be at the forefront of transforming how we use data to inform decision-making, enable workforce strategy and unlock value across the organisation.
Partnering across the People function, IS&T and business leaders you will identify opportunities where data-driven insights shape decision-making and improve workforce outcomes, and how we use AI to improve our processes. You will engage, influence and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and building alignment on organisational priorities.
Reporting to the GM, People Technology, Data & Insights and working in a challenging and exciting environment some accountabilities include
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Strategic Vision: Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for People Data and Insights, aligning initiatives with organisational goals and strategic priorities.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Delivery: Partner with stakeholders across the function and business for collaborative ways of working and co-designed outcomes. Oversee multiple high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with priorities.
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People Analytics Literacy: Drive adoption of data and analytics across the People function to enhance data and analytics capabilities, ensuring scalability and alignment with emerging trends and technologies.
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Data and AI Governance and Compliance: Ensure robust data and AI governance frameworks are in place to maintain data integrity, ethical AI, privacy, and compliance with applicable regulations.
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Innovation in Analytics: Lead efforts in advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and actionable insights to inform evidence-based decision making.
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Continuous Improvement: Establish a culture of continuous learning and process improvement, leveraging feedback and emerging best practices and technological advances.
About you
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Proven leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams in HR, data and analytics, or related fields.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels, translating business outcomes into technical delivery.
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Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
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Expertise in managing multiple, simultaneous projects with competing priorities.
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Proven ability to develop and manage a prioritised roadmap based on short and long term business outcomes and priority trade offs.
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Demonstrated success in leading transformation and change initiatives within complex organizations.
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Good understanding of and deep curiosity into the intersect between strategic human resource management and data and analytics.
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Commitment to fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development within your team to keep up with the latest technology and innovations in use at Rio Tinto.
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 leave)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
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Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be working
This role can be based in Brisbane or Perth.
The HR function supports 46 000 employees in around 36 countries and operates out of three business hubs in Brisbane, Perth and Montreal. Data science roles have diverse, multi-industry backgrounds and comprehensive skills in the fields of data modelling, engineering, and visualisation, as well as advanced analytics techniques, including machine learning and optimisation. These skills are used to turn data into information that can be used to make improved decisions that generate competitive advantage for Rio Tinto.
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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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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.
Start your application
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 Katie’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 – 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
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.