IS&T Business Partner and Domain Management – Health Safety Environment and Security

IS&T Business Partner and Domain Management – Health Safety Environment and Security 

• Contribute to finalising and executing a refreshed digital strategy aligned with evolving business priorities. 

• Provide strategic leadership, roadmap development and architectural guidance across a complex stakeholder landscape. 

• Navigate change by simplifying processes and enhancing frontline engagement with digital systems. 

• Permanent, full-time role based in Perth or Brisbane, Australia. 

We are a newly formed team built on the principle of collaborative diversity – each member brings unique strengths, perspectives and experiences. 

Be the bridge between strategy and impact in HSES Technology. 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a passion for HSES innovation, this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference! 

Are you ready to shape the future of digital transformation in health, safety, environment, and security (HSES)? We’re seeking a strategic and influential leader to join our team as a key partner in delivering high-impact technology outcomes. This role sits at the heart of a dynamic, virtual two-in-a-box model—working closely with a counterpart from the HSES function to align business priorities with delivery teams and drive meaningful change. 

As a trusted facilitator and advisor, you’ll navigate a complex stakeholder landscape, manage competing priorities, and help steer a refreshed digital strategy. While this is an individual contributor role, you’ll provide indirect leadership to a team of 10–15 people, guiding initiatives that enhance safety and operational excellence across Rio Tinto. 

About the role 

• Manage the business relationship between business leaders and IS&T, ensuring alignment of technology initiatives, product/services with business strategies. 

• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of business priorities, market trends, and competitive challenges. 

• Foster relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, promoting trust and collaboration. 

• Advocate for business needs within IT, ensuring digital initiatives support operational efficiency and aligns with strategic priorities. 

• Accountable for domain’s digital roadmap and alignment with business objectives. 

• Accountable for domain’s performance (cost and quality). 

• Partner with Product / Platform / Project Managers to translate business needs into technology solutions and ensure appropriate prioritisation. 

• Assist in defining business cases for IT investments, evaluating potential ROI and strategic impact. 

• Drive technology adoption and business value realisation, ensuring IT solutions deliver measurable outcomes. 

What you’ll bring 

• Stakeholder Management – demonstrable experience managing complex, global, multi-stakeholder environments. 

• Diversity of thought – diverse backgrounds to enrich team learning and perspective. 

• HSE Literacy – strong understanding of HSE processes and language is preferred. Functional knowledge is essential to effectively partner with HSE leaders. 

• Transferable Business Partnering Skills. 

• You have the ability to translate business needs into technology priorities. 

• Communicate strategy in business terms. 

• Engage and influence across levels. 

• Strategic Thinking & Adaptability – skills and competencies to construct and shape strategy, not just execute it. 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities. 

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 and your hard work, and go home knowing 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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