Senior Specialist Data Governance

• 12 Month contract as a senior, business‑facing data governance specialist within Rio Tinto’s Modern ERP program

• Focused on embedding capability, ownership and sustainable data governance across the business

• High‑impact role partnering with Global Process Owners (GPOs) during a major ERP transformation

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Specialist – Data Governance to play a critical role in embedding practical, value‑driven data governance across Rio Tinto’s Modern ERP program.

The role sits firmly on the business side of Rio Tinto, working closely with Global Process Owners and business teams to build capability, uplift confidence and ensure data governance is adopted and owned by the business.

The System Integrator (SI) resources support aspects of delivery execution, including migration activities. This role complements that work by focusing on business ownership, sustainability, and long‑term capability uplift.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Specialist – Data Governance, you will:

• Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to embed data governance across their domains

• Upskill data stewards and operational teams to take ownership of data risks and quality

• Translate enterprise governance principles into practical, adoptable approaches

• Support identification and management of data risks, training needs and remediation priorities

• Work closely with the leader and other senior stakeholders to drive alignment through workshops and engagement

• Enable governance that supports cost savings, value delivery and better decision‑making

• Operate across multiple domains, supporting SAP‑enabled business processes and data flows

About You

You will bring:

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

• A practical understanding of business data and how it is used day‑to‑day

•  Experience in data-based roles, i.e. Report writing, data engineering or other such data role

• Experience working within SAP or ERP environments, particularly how data flows through systems

• Ability to balance governance, value and usability

• Comfort operating in complex environments and bringing clarity, structure and momentum

Relevant domain exposure includes:

• SAP and enterprise business data

• Asset management and processing

• Finance

• Mining operations

• People / workforce data

• HSESC (Health, Safety, Environment, Security & Communities)

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation that is aligned to the specialist nature and impact of the role.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.

• Career development to further your ambitions.

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Be part of Rio Tinto’s global Modern ERP transformation, contributing directly to one of the organisation’s most significant multi‑year programs.

• High‑impact contract role where your expertise helps shape the future of Planning & Reporting across a global enterprise.

Where You’ll Be Working 

You’ll join the Modern ERP Program within our Group Finance function — a multi‑disciplinary team bringing together technology, process, data and change specialists to reshape how work happens across Rio Tinto. We’re modernising a 20‑year‑old ERP system and redesigning core business processes to improve safety, efficiency and innovation.

 This work will make it easier for people across our global operations to spend less time on transactional tasks and more time on the work that really matters. By simplifying and digitising how the organisation runs, the Modern ERP Program is creating the foundation for future productivity gains, smarter decision‑making and AI‑enabled transformation across the business

This role is not being represented by recruitment agencies.

Application submissions will close on 17/03/2026. We encourage early applications, as the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

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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 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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