Senior Advisor Governed Reporting– Mining Value Chain & Forecasting

Senior Advisor Governed Reporting– Mining Value Chain & Forecasting

• Join a team of Subject Matter Experts to support strategic decision-making

• Play a key role in RTIO’s digital transformation, transforming complex data into actionable insights across the entire value chain

• Perth-based role

About our team

Rio Tinto has a long history of being a leader in innovation and the development and deployment of technology within the mining industry. Innovation continues to play a critical role in improving health and safety outcomes, delivering new mines of the future, and decarbonising the industry. 

Our Advanced Analytics and Data team is part of the Digital Division of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) whose primary purpose is to accelerate RTIO digital transformation programs. The Advanced Analytics & Data team is responsible for both the advanced analytics that sit within the digital programs (such as AI, data science, simulation and optimisation), as well as transforming our data and reporting landscape.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Intelligence Developer with a strong background in the mining industry, particularly in Value Chain analytics and forecasting. This role will be instrumental in transforming complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the mining value chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain reporting Standards for all governed reports to be developed against to ensure consistency and quality.

• Play a key role in ensuring both vendor and internal reporting teams adhere to these standards through established governance processes.

• Contribute forward-thinking ideas to evolve and enhance the reporting framework in alignment with future business needs.

• Provide training and support to report developers, particularly in resolving complex technical challenges.

• Assist in setting up large and complex projects for success by establishing clear Agile cadences and frameworks from the outset.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand reporting needs and translate them into effective BI solutions.

• Integrate and model data from multiple sources systems, production databases, and forecasting tools.

• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and governance in all reporting outputs.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. 

• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer in a mining or heavy industry environment.

• Strong understanding of the mining value chain, including production, processing, logistics, and marketing.

• Experience with forecasting techniques and tools (e.g., time series analysis, regression models).

• Proficiency in DAX, Power Query (M), and data modeling.

• Familiarity with SQL, Azure Data Services, or other cloud-based data platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics.

• Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks.

• Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps for BI.

What we offer

•    Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 an annual incentive bonus
•    Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
•    An attractive share ownership plan
•    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 (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
•    Paid parental leave giving all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives, at a time that suits them
•    Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more
•    Commitment to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To support you on your journey with us, you will also have access to:
•    Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors available to support Indigenous employees through any aspect of employment
•    Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure the development of Indigenous Leaders

Where you will be working

This role offers a Monday to Friday roster and based at Rio Tinto’s Perth head office at the Central Park building.

Applications close on the Monday 25th August, 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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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