Senior Advisors, Business Partnering x2 (East / West)

Senior Advisors, Business Partnering x2 (East / West)

• Be a trusted advisor across diverse operational teams.

• Join a team that values inclusion, innovative thought and problem solving.

• Coordinate IS&T resources to deliver impactful outcomes.

• Permanent full-time Fly in Fly out (FIFO) position(s) – Perth point of hire.

As our preferred applicant you will be immersed in the day-to-day realities of our operations, developing the insights, networks and experience.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow into operational leadership in one of the world’s most dynamic mining environments.

Full time permanent position on FIFO – this role is intentionally structured to be a stepping stone to a fulfilling career move in operations or technology. You will be immersed in the day-to-day realities of our operations, developing the insights, networks, and experience needed to thrive in your next role.

About the role

This is a customer-centric role that requires excellent communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels in the organisation, a strong understanding of the Iron Ore business and the ability to operate across a large geographical area.

In this role you will be expected to provide technical and non-technical advice and by demonstrating great facilitation skills, must be able to scope and coordinate the efforts of resources at various levels inside and outside of IS&T.

Your role provides governance of the portfolio of work IS&T is delivering for our Pilbara Mines, underpinned by continuous improvement as well as hands on support, as required for major services and initiatives.​

You will work closely with site, central operations teams and IS&T specialists to enable seamless digital integration, optimise IS&T services and drive operational efficiency.​

As our Senior Advisor your role adds value without duplicating the efforts of Group IT teams or the Iron Ore Digital division – instead, the Senior Advisor facilitates across these groups, where required, to ensure a unified approach to achieving best operator.

Responsibilities

Business Engagement​

• Support the Manager, Partnering, in aligning IT strategy with Iron Ore production, maintenance, and asset management priorities.​

• Provide IS&T Portfolio Governance for accountable areas and ensure demands are prioritised in line with Iron Ore requirements.

• Work as a trusted partner with site-based teams to identify and escalate IS&T opportunities, ensuring prompt resolution with a strong focus on continuous service improvement.​

• Monitor IS&T system/infrastructure performance in partnership with IS&T specialists in line with Iron Ore’s risk management framework. ​

• Collaborate with IS&T service teams and vendors to address IS&T system issues impacting production efficiency.​

• Assist in disaster recovery planning and business continuity events​.

What you’ll bring

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies​

Influencing & Negotiation – work with senior stakeholders to gain buy-in and negotiate outcomes.​

Communication & Business Acumen

Translate technical IS&T discussions into business outcomes.​

Problem-Solving & Resilience – navigate ambiguity, resolve conflicts, and drive IS&T adoption.​

Superior continuous improvement capability and desire.

Demand Management / Business Relationship Management

Proven skill in eliciting and scoping business demand for IS&T services. Engages stakeholders to capture emerging needs, manages expectations and maintains strong relationships built on trust and understanding of business drivers​.

Governance

Proven skill in providing portfolio governance and ensuring performance of the IS&T function to the Iron Ore Product Group.

IT Literacy

IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise software and emerging technologies (AI, IoT, cloud, automation).​

A tertiary qualification in engineering, finance, technology or similar discipline.

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work and knowing your work contributes to meaningful progress you have helped the world progress.

• An excellent 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.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Domestic relocation if required.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability, and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps.   

Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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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.

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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