Risk and Assurance Specialist Perth and Brisbane - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Perth, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Risk & Assurance Specialist | Perth & Brisbane

Newly created roles supporting risk management and assurance across our procurement function
Fantastic employee benefits include competitive remuneration, share plan and subsidised medical benefits
Permanent Full Time | 2 roles Perth and Brisbane based

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are seeking two (2) Risk and Assurance Specialists to work in the Perth and Brisbane Procurement hubs. In these newly created roles, you will help increase risk maturity across the Procurement function for this region. In addition, these roles will help identify, assess, and prioritise potential risks that could impact our objectives, including compliance with our procurement and regulatory requirements

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. We lead with heart developing confident, empowered leaders who meaningfully engage with heart, care, courage, and curiosity.

Reporting to the Manager

Risk and Assurance, the remit of this role includes but is not limited to:
Providing risk management support and insights to the Category teams, including conducting risk assessments and facilitating risk workshops to ensure compliance with procurement processes, regulations, and laws specific to each category
Supporting of Risk and Assurance Manager in establishing and performing 1st Line of Defence monitoring of critical controls
Building risk capability within the Procurement team including preparing and delivering training when required such as procurement governance training
Assisting with the preparation of key governance forums, primarily the Procurement Risk and Audit Committee (RAC)
Coordinating Procurement risk performance reporting, internally and externallyProvide administrative support in relation to supplier investigations and as required

What you'll bring
To be successful in this role you will have:

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate workshops
A continuous learning mindset
Practical stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, build and maintain collaborative relationships across leadership and peer levels

Desirable:

Experience in risk management, focusing on procurement, logistics and contract management
An understanding of Rio Tinto Global Procurement practices

What we offer

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
18 weeks of genderneutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
A competitive 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
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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 almost 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations.

Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

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