Manager de Relaciones Comunitarias y Desempeño Social (CSP)
- Lidera el desarrollo de una estrategia unificada de Comunidades y Desempeño Social (Communities & Social Performance) para la creciente cartera de proyectos de Rio Tinto en Sudamérica, contribuyendo a generar valor sostenible para las comunidades, los socios estratégicos y el negocio.
- Influye en líderes senior, socios de empresas conjuntas (joint ventures) y equipos multifuncionales mientras contribuyes a definir las prácticas de gobernanza, gestión de riesgos y debida diligencia en CSP.
- Posición permanente con base en Santiago de Chile, trabajando desde nuestras oficinas corporativas y con viajes periódicos a proyectos y operaciones.
Estamos encontrando mejores formas™ de proporcionar los materiales que el mundo necesita, hoy y en el futuro. Nuestros valores de cuidado, coraje y curiosidad guían la forma en que trabajamos y cómo nos relacionamos con los demás.
Sobre el puesto
Buscamos un/a Business Partner de Comunidades y Desempeño Social (CSP) que brinde soporte al área de Copper Growth & Development a impulsar un enfoque consistente y orientado a la creación de valor en materia de relacionamiento comunitario, inversión social y gobernanza del desempeño social en Sudamérica.
En este rol, contribuirás a definir cómo Rio Tinto se relaciona con las comunidades y grupos de interés a través de activos operados y no operados, fortaleciendo al mismo tiempo las prácticas de gestión de riesgos, integridad empresarial y debida diligencia. Esta es una oportunidad única para una persona que disfruta trabajando en entornos complejos con múltiples actores y que busca influir en decisiones estratégicas dentro de una cartera creciente de oportunidades de desarrollo.
Reportando al/la Country Head Chile y trabajando en un entorno colaborativo y de alta influencia dentro de Copper Growth & Development, serás responsable de:
- Liderar la implementación de un marco integrado de CSP en los activos y joint ventures de Rio Tinto en Sudamérica.
- Impulsar estrategias de relacionamiento comunitario e inversión social que generen resultados sostenibles y fortalezcan relaciones de confianza.
- Fortalecer los procesos de gobernanza, control y reporte de CSP para mejorar la visibilidad de los riesgos sociales y de terceros.
- Liderar actividades de debida diligencia en materia de derechos humanos, grupos de interés y desempeño social en proyectos de cobre en las Américas.
- Colaborar con los equipos de HSEC, Legal, Finanzas, Abastecimiento, Desarrollo de Negocios y Proyectos para integrar los requisitos de CSP en decisiones clave.
- Influir en los equipos de liderazgo de los activos y en los socios de joint ventures para promover un enfoque consistente de desempeño social.
- Proporcionar liderazgo funcional y desarrollar capacidades a través de redes de CSP, profesionales asignados y equipos de proyecto.
- Apoyar procesos de permisos y desarrollo de proyectos mediante la integración temprana de consideraciones de grupos de interés y evaluaciones de riesgo social durante el ciclo de vida de los proyectos.
Sobre ti
Una persona estratégica, colaborativa y orientada a resultados.
Apasionada por trabajar en entornos complejos, construir relaciones de confianza e impulsar iniciativas que generen valor sostenible.
Para tener éxito en este rol, contarás con:
- Compromiso con tu seguridad y la de tu equipo.
- Experiencia comprobada en Comunidades y Desempeño Social (CSP), relacionamiento comunitario, evaluación de impacto social, debida diligencia en derechos humanos y programas de inversión social.
- Experiencia trabajando en entornos complejos de minería, recursos naturales, infraestructura o proyectos de gran escala que involucren múltiples grupos de interés y socios estratégicos.
- Capacidad demostrada para influir y alinear a líderes senior, socios de joint ventures y equipos multifuncionales sin autoridad directa.
- Experiencia fortaleciendo marcos de gobernanza, integridad empresarial, gestión de riesgos o cumplimiento normativo en entornos complejos.
- Dominio avanzado de español e inglés, respaldado por una formación relevante en ciencias sociales, gestión ambiental, estudios del desarrollo o una disciplina relacionada.
- Experiencia apoyando procesos de permisos, desarrollo de proyectos o toma de decisiones de inversión.
- Conocimiento de los Estándares de Desempeño de IFC, los Principios Mineros de ICMM y el Convenio 169 de la OIT.
- Experiencia trabajando con proyectos y grupos de interés en Latinoamérica o en la región de las Américas.
Qué ofrecemos
- Ser reconocido/a por tu contribución, tu forma de pensar y tu esfuerzo, y vuelve a casa sabiendo que has contribuido al progreso del mundo.
- Un entorno laboral donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad.
- Un paquete de remuneración competitivo con incentivos anuales para empleados/as elegibles.
- Apoyo continuo para el bienestar personal y profesional para ti y tu familia.
- Programa de acciones para empleados de Rio Tinto.
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado.
- Licencias para todas las etapas de la vida (vacaciones, licencia parental, licencia médica).
**English Version**
Communities & Social Performance (CSP) Manager
- Lead the development of a unified Communities & Social Performance (CSP) strategy across Rio Tinto’s growing portfolio of projects in South America, contributing to sustainable value creation for communities, strategic partners, and the business.
- Influence senior leaders, joint venture partners, and cross-functional teams while helping shape CSP governance, risk management, and due diligence practices.
- Permanent position based in Santiago, Chile, working from our corporate office with regular travel to projects and operations.
We are finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, today and into the future. Our values of care, courage, and curiosity guide how we work and interact with others.
About the role
We are looking for a Communities & Social Performance (CSP) Business Partner to support the Copper Growth & Development business in driving a consistent, value-focused approach to community engagement, social investment, and social performance governance across South America.
In this role, you will help shape how Rio Tinto engages with communities and stakeholders across both operated and non-operated assets while strengthening risk management, business integrity, and due diligence practices. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and is motivated to influence strategic decision-making across a growing portfolio of development opportunities.
Reporting to the Country Head Chile and working in a highly collaborative and influential environment within Copper Growth & Development, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the implementation of an integrated CSP framework across Rio Tinto’s assets and joint ventures in South America.
- Driving community engagement and social investment strategies that deliver sustainable outcomes and strengthen trusted relationships.
- Enhancing CSP governance, controls, and reporting processes to improve visibility of social and third-party risks.
- Leading due diligence activities related to human rights, stakeholder engagement, and social performance across copper projects in the Americas.
- Collaborating with HSEC, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Business Development, and Project teams to integrate CSP requirements into key business decisions.
- Influencing asset leadership teams and joint venture partners to promote a consistent approach to social performance.
- Providing functional leadership and capability development through CSP networks, embedded professionals, and project teams.
- Supporting permitting and project development processes through the early integration of stakeholder considerations and social risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle.
About you
You are a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented professional.
You are passionate about working in complex environments, building trusted relationships, and driving initiatives that create sustainable value.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A strong commitment to your own safety and the safety of your team.
- Demonstrated experience in Communities & Social Performance (CSP), community engagement, social impact assessment, human rights due diligence, and social investment programs.
- Experience working in complex mining, natural resources, infrastructure, or large-scale project environments involving multiple stakeholders and strategic partners.
- Proven ability to influence and align senior leaders, joint venture partners, and cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Experience strengthening governance frameworks, business integrity, risk management, or compliance practices in complex environments.
- Advanced proficiency in both Spanish and English, supported by relevant qualifications in social sciences, environmental management, development studies, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting permitting processes, project development activities, or investment decision-making.
- Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ICMM Mining Principles, and ILO Convention 169.
- Experience working with projects and stakeholders across Latin America or the broader Americas region.
What we offer
- Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the highest priority.
- A competitive remuneration package with annual incentive opportunities for eligible employees.
- Ongoing support for your personal and professional wellbeing, for you and your family.
- Rio Tinto employee share programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Leave for all of life’s reasons, including annual leave, parental leave and medical leave.
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 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 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 LGBTQ+ 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.
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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.