Adviser Risk Management

Adviser Risk Management 

• Lead and embed risk management practices across a critical technology domain. 

• Support leaders with risk insights that drive smarter decisions. 

• Contribute to performance, analysis and governance in a dynamic team. 

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

About the role 

The Adviser Risk Management plays an important role in Cloud, Compute & Storage’s Service Delivery Management team, acting as Risk Co-Ordinator (70%) and supporting broader Service Delivery Management activities (30%) such as performance insights, business analysis and governance. 

Responsibilities 

Risk Coordination 

• Implement and operate a risk management practice in Cloud, Compute & Storage, ensuring compliance with assurance, audit and governance requirements. 

• Provide guidance to Leaders, Risk / Control / Action Owners and other team members on risk process, systems, training, practices and reporting.  

• Scope and facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning workshops.  

• Advise on risks to be disclosed and/or escalated to the next level of leadership.  

• Monitor and report on risk mitigation actions, escalating issues as required. 

• Maintain risk registers and ensure quality of information in Risk Management Information Systems.  

• Coordinate regular reviews of risk information with Risk Owners. 

• Coordinate local risk forums/agenda items (ideally embedded into existing management routines) and compile risk information and insights for leadership discussion.  

Service Delivery Management Support 

• Service performance insights and reporting. 

• General business analysis / support where required. 

What you’ll bring 

• A confident alignment with Rio Tinto’s values and behaviours and a commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• A collaborative mindset, with a passion for sharing knowledge and building strong cross-functional relationships.

• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes independently. 

• A continuous improvement and growth mindset, always seeking opportunities to learn and evolve. 

• Demonstrated experience in Risk Management or Risk Coordination, ideally within technology infrastructure or enterprise systems. 

• Business analysis or operational support capabilities a plus. 

• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across varying levels and geographies. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in working across cultures and dispersed teams. 

• A natural curiosity and drive to take on challenges, with a willingness to learn new tools and approaches. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present data and insights clearly. 

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, and a flexible approach to working in dynamic environments. 

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. 

We’re open to applicants who bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective—if you’re excited by the role, we’d love to hear from you. 

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