Principal Managed Aquifer Recharge Delivery

Principal Managed Aquifer Recharge Delivery

We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Lead integration across our business to deliver a shift in the way we manage water
• Translate Rio Tinto's commitment to water stewardship in to a tangible and executable Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Program
• Lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in water management
• The role is based in our Central Park offices in Perth, WA with flexible working available including the potential for job share arrangements

Where we are all welcome

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 who we are.

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 diverse cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Managed Aquifer Recharge Delivery who will be responsible for leading the integration of diverse business functions and collaborating with delivery partners to ensure the successful execution of a significant Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) portfolio. This position is critical as MAR becomes an increasingly utilised tool in shifting our approach to water management across our Pilbara operations. The Principal will focus on enhancing partnerships, optimising process, and promoting excellence to deliver a structured, considered, and effective MAR program.

Reporting to the Manager Water Strategy, key responsibilities include:

• Portfolio Management: Ensure the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) portfolio is actively maintained and aligned with business priorities to facilitate strategic planning
• Project Sponsorship: Serve as an active project sponsor for all MAR projects, employing best practices, and creating essential guidance materials such as playbooks
• Capability Development: Lead the advancement of both technical and delivery skills within the team, enhancing overall capability
• Leadership Contribution: Actively participate in RTIO's water leadership, contributing insights and strategies for effective water management
• Stakeholder Engagement: Forge and maintain strong connections with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation in water management
• Continuous Learning: Commit to ongoing personal and professional development, keeping pace with the latest advancements in water management technologies and regulatory changes
• Values Alignment: Uphold and exemplify the Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity in all aspects of your role

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and others, creating and maintaining an engaging and supportive workplace. We are here to enjoy the work we do while making a difference!
• A strategic thinker with an understanding of the challenges associated with mine water management
• A strong influencer with the ability to build consensus and persuade stakeholders across diverse technical and operational backgrounds
• An excellent communicator who can translate technical information into clear and concise messages for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related science/engineering discipline (water focused study experience considered advantageous)
• A current manual WA Driver's license
• Commitment to Rio Tinto value drivers of Care, Courage, and Curiosity
• Leadership experience, including leading change
• Strong problem solving and business process optimisation skills
• Solid influencing skills and ability to develop and build credibility among peers
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Be recognised 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
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & 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)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives 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.

We are committed 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 help you on your journey with us, you will also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Where you will be working

You will be Perth based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. The team actively encourages and supports flexible work. This includes workdays, hours, and location, in addition to flexible and part-time work schedules. Occasional site travel will be required.

Who we are

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 cannot do it on our own, so we are focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Applications close on Friday, 15th March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).