• Shape trusted relationships with communities and help Rio Tinto manage social, cultural, economic, environmental and human rights impacts across Western Australia.
• Build your expertise across strategic Communities and Social Performance planning, assurance, in a role with broad organisational influence.
• Be based in Perth, with access to a modern city office, public transport and amenities that support wellbeing and work-life balance.
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 Specialist Communities and Social Performance (CSP) to provide technical advice and coordinate CSP activities across the Western Australia Communities remit. The role supports Rio Tinto to maintain its social licence to operate through effective planning, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement, social and human rights risk and impact management, studies,.
Reporting to the Principal CSP, you will help align the Western Australia Communities and Social Performance work programme and deliverables with internal and external standards and reporting requirements. This is an opportunity to apply specialist expertise across complex issues, develop practical solutions with diverse stakeholders and contribute to measurable social impact and enduring community trust.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Principal CSP and working within the Western Australia Communities and Social Performance team, you will be:
• Lead strategic CSP planning, monitoring, reporting, engagement activities across the Western Australia Communities remit.
• Coordinate CSP assurance, internal and external reporting, standards compliance and governance requirements, including timely and accurate data and evidence.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement plans, social risk registers, CSP action plans and management actions that support informed decisions.
• Guide social risk and impact work across the asset lifecycle, including socio-economic baselines, social impact assessments, social impact management plans and human rights studies.
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• Manage community issues, complaints, grievances and commitments in line with operational protocols and standards.
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• Provide subject matter expertise and support continuous improvement across CSP standards, assurance, governance, processes, systems and tools.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Demonstrated experience in Communities and Social Performance, community relations, social impact, human rights, ESG or a closely related discipline.
• Capability in strategic CSP planning, project management, monitoring, reporting, assurance and governance within a complex operational or project environment.
• Experience assessing and managing social risks and impacts using recognised methods such as socio-economic baselines, social impact assessments or social impact management plans.
• Experience engaging and partnering with communities, Traditional Owners, Indigenous or land-connected peoples, government and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues, complaints, grievances and commitments with sound judgement, clear records and appropriate escalation.
Helpful for Success
• Experience working in mining, resources, infrastructure or another large-scale, safety-critical environment.
•, external reporting requirements or assurance programmes.
• A relevant qualification in social sciences, community development, human rights, sustainability, public policy or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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 number one priority.
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• 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 and company provided insurance cover.
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Career development and 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, including annual, paid parental, personal and cultural leave.
• Exclusive employee discounts across banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.
Where you’ll be working
This role is based in Perth, Western Australia. Our modern office in the Central Park tower provides an environment designed for collaboration and professional growth. You will have access to a modern gym, wellness programmes and convenient amenities that support a healthy work-life balance. Located in the heart of Perth, the office is close to public transport and several parking options.
The role supports Rio Tinto’s Western Australia Communities and Social Performance remit. Our approach is to build strong partnerships based on mutual trust and respect, engage meaningfully with host communities, and manage social, economic, environmental, cultural and human rights impacts across the life cycle of our projects and operations.
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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 LGBTQ+ 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.
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.