Advisor Indigenous Support - Perth, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Advisor Indigenous Support

Provide support to Rio Tinto's Indigenous employment strategies
A varied and impactful communityfocused role
Multiple positions available
Pilbarabased | FIFO and DIDO opportunities

Our approach to Communities and Social Performance (CSP) is to build strong partnerships based on a relationship of mutual trust and respect.

This includes the way we engage with communities and the steps we take to identify and manage social, economic, environmental, cultural, and human rights impacts throughout the life cycle of our projects, from exploration, to project development, to operation and closure.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Applications are now open for Expressions of Interest for
Advisors, Indigenous Support across a number of Rio Tinto's Pilbara sites.

FIFO and DIDO opportunities are available and, applicants may be based in Perth or regional centres (Geraldton, Busselton, Broome or Albany) dependent upon site requirements_.

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Advisors, Indigenous Support underpin and promote Rio Tinto Iron Ore's (RTIO's) Indigenous Employment Strategy within our Pilbara Operations. This role focuses on four core priorities that will involve supporting our Indigenous team members, retention and development, providing guidance to business leaders, and promoting a culturally safe workplace.

This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating business value through the fostering and creation of relationships that partner with a wide range of communities and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Indigenous Support, your responsibilities will include:

Focusing on retention that is underpinned by cultural sensitivity.
Providing ongoing mentoring and support to all Indigenous employees throughout their employment.
Support Leaders and Indigenous employees to engage in meaningful development conversations aligned with their aspirations.
Linking business and community on cultural and operational matters.
Collecting information that supports work to deliver on commitments with local partnerships including milestones, performance, and valuebased outcomes.
Undertaking activities to maintain compliance with Communities and Social Performance, legal and other commitments, and company policies.
Coordination and participation in local cultural events.

What you'll bring

We're inviting the Traditional Owners on the land where we operate and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to apply.

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
Previous experience working with Pilbara Aboriginal people and communities.
Experience leading, mentoring, coaching, and providing case management or counseling to others.
Confidence in building strong relationships with site leaders and networks.
Be a team player and work independently.

What we offer

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Flexible workingfromhome 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 will be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and r