Advisor Communities and Social Performance Be part of creating a lasting positive legacy in this dynamic role 2 x permanent opportunities | 8/6 drive in/drive out roster from Kununurra Competitive performance-based remuneration and wide range of benefits on offer About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Advisor Communities and Social Performance (CSP) to coordinate and deliver community engagement and project execution enablement activities within the Closure CSP team at Rio Tinto Argyle.
This role will provide technical support to the team based at Argyle.
You will join an experienced and diverse team of CSP practitioners working in a unique stage of the asset lifecycle.
Seeking to create a consensus with stakeholders on a shared vision for the future is central to the work of our team.
Our goal is to leave a positive legacy, delivering value for the Group and our stakeholders.
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.
Reporting to the Argyle Senior Advisor, CSP and working collaboratively within the Argyle CSP team and local community, you will: Liaise with Traditional Owners and seek input/feedback on impeding or proposed works, including such things as confirming access tracks post-closure and engage with the local community, including organising information dissemination and gathering feedback.
Conduct audits of cultural heritage sites, plan maintenance, and carry out cultural heritage clearances, assessments, and fieldwork coordination.
Coordinate engagement and inductions for tailings and water storage facilities (TSF) works, rehabilitation, and cultural safety events, including supporting specialists with delivery.
Provide in-field leadership during community visits, fieldwork, and support for cultural heritage management plans, ensuring safety and coordination.
Support ground disturbance permit (GDP) inspections, compliance tracking, and activities related to the gifting program for village demolition.
Assist Senior Advisor with daily activities, planning, and stakeholder updates on community and cultural safety matters.
Plan and manage logistics for meetings, events, and site visits, ensuring efficient coordination internally and externally.
Oversee upkeep of vehicles and equipment, as well as filing, document control, and reporting for compliance and cultural safety matters.
What you'll bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline desired Ability to constructively influence with the confidence to appropriately challenge viewpoints or decisions Strong stakeholder engagement experience Previous experience partnering with Traditional Owner, Indigenous and/or host communities Understanding of HSES processes and risk and identification and management procedures Previous experience in mining or resources and with a preference for on-ground experience in rural/remote communities Understanding of CSP technical domains including cultural heritage processes Cross cultural competency and awareness of East Kimberley Indigenous culture Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational and time management skills What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've 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 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) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where you'll be working Argyle diamond mine, which sits on the traditional country of the Miriuwung, Gidja, Malgnin and Wularr people in Western Australia, was one of the world's largest producers of diamonds and the largest supplier of natural coloured diamonds – including white, champagne, cognac, blue, violet and the rare and the highly-coveted Argyle pink and red diamonds.
Argyle has produced more than 825 million carats of rough diamonds since it began production in 1983 and ceased production in November 2020.
Applications close on Tuesday the 3rd of December 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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.