Senior Adviser - Strategy and Policy

Senior Advisor – Strategy and Policy

• Work for a diverse and global organization

• Great team culture

• Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane based

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

We are looking for a Senior Adviser – Strategy and Policy to join the team and support the continued development, evaluation, and implementation of Rio Tinto’s decarbonisation strategy and as part of that advocating for policies aimed at advancing climate goals and sustainable development. The Decarbonisation Office sits within the central Rio Tinto Energy & Climate team with the role reporting to the Manager Investment, Policy and Strategy.

Reporting to the Manager Investment, Policy and Strategy and working in a collaborative community as part of the Rio Tinto Energy & Climate team within the Decarbonisation Office, your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding current and future policy and regulatory opportunities for decarbonisation and other climate-related initiatives for Australia and/or other jurisdictions in which we operate

• Assist in the preparation, co-ordination and syndication of submissions made by Rio Tinto in relation to the development and reform of government policy and regulation

• Assist in responding to requests from policy setters and industry bodies

• Support climate policy related meetings and discussions with external stakeholders

• Provide strategic advice to align policy efforts to support decarbonisation investments

• Conduct financial analysis of climate-related policies

• Coordinating with and supporting internal Rio Tinto stakeholders to inform organizational decisions related to climate

• Assist in preparing internal and external presentations and materials related to climate policy and strategy

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Bachelor’s degree in a policy or economics related field, and/or technical environmental, engineering or commerce skills would be beneficial, noting the role’s focus on enabling investment in industrial decarbonisation.

• A high level of demonstrated experience in climate, decarbonisation, policy or  regulatory affairs

• Understanding of climate and energy-related policy and regulation including EU CBAM,  Safeguard Mechanism, ACCU Scheme

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills coupled with business acumen

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines

• Highly organised with strong project management and coordination 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

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized 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 goals.

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

• Flexible working arrangements

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now. Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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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