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Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
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Great opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
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Based in Brisbane or Perth | Full time, permanent opportunity
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 Lead Technology Delivery to lead the regional technology agenda across the Project Data Management (PDM) function for APAC. This role serves as the primary technology representative within the region, ensuring business priorities, operational requirements and regional challenges are understood and reflected in technology planning and delivery activities.
Working in close partnership with the Technology Delivery function, this will be a great opportunity for a team player to drive the regional implementation and adoption of global technology standards, ensuring regional needs are effectively integrated while remaining aligned to enterprise platforms and strategic priorities. Acting as the key interface between operations and technology, the role supports the delivery of scalable, value-driven solutions across systems, reporting, automation and digital capabilities.
Reporting to the Superintendent Project Data Management and working in a high‑performing and complex project environment within our Projects team, you will:
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Act as the regional technology lead, advising leadership on priorities, risks and opportunities.
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Represent regional needs in technology planning and align initiatives to business objectives.
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Support the regional implementation and adoption of global technology strategies, standards and platforms.
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Lead regional delivery of technology initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, testing and deployment.
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Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and aligned to both regional requirements and global frameworks.
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Monitor delivery progress, managing risks, dependencies and implementation challenges.
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Drive user adoption and support change activities to embed new technologies effectively.
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Track benefits realisation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
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A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Strong experience in InEight or other Document Management System and the ability to configure and optimise technology solutions for project needs
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Experience working in major projects or engineering environments (EPCM/mining preferred), with a solid understanding of project delivery, milestones and timelines.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
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Agile, delivery-focused mindset, with experience driving system implementation, user acceptance testing, and driving continuous improvement.
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Technical or IS&T background with exposure to data tools (e.g. Power BI, AI or emerging technologies), with the ability to identify and implement fit-for-purpose solutions would be desirable
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Experience in other project management systems (e.g. SmartPlant, AVEVA, Bluebeam, Unifier) would be desirable
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 full‑time, permanent staff position working directly for Rio Tinto
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an 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 sacrifices and salary packaging options
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Career development and 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 (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
As part of Rio Tinto’s Safety, Development & Technical Function, you’ll be helping Rio Tinto realise the full potential of its assets today and laying the foundations for its next wave of growth. Our teams explore for new resources, build projects, forge relations with host communities, drive operational excellence and develop the innovations that make the business run more efficiently and safely. Through decarbonisation and new energy solutions, technical, environment and safety expertise, asset management, Safe Production System (SPS) and responsible closure, we’re unlocking value across the asset lifecycle.
Applications close on 29th June 2026. (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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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
- 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.
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.