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Be part of a global mining company striving for impeccable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials Deliver positive social and cultural outcomes in partnership with host communities. Manage cultural heritage through rehabilitation and closure planning and implementation Build enduring relationships between our asset and Traditional Owners Permanent position with a global organisation based in the Northern Territory About the role We are looking for a Cultural Heritage Specialist to lead the management of business impacts and risks related to cultural heritage across the Ranger Rehabilitation Project. A key role within the Communities and Social Performance Team, the Cultural Heritage Specialist will support engagement between Traditional Owners and the business to understand and protect the cultural landscape and deliver on business objectives for rehabilitation and closure of the site.
This role is suited to an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is seeking an influential role within a leading organisation. You will be passionate about cultural heritage management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to show initiative and work autonomously.
Reporting to the Manager Communities & Social Performance, in a challenging and exciting work environment, you will:
Provide technical expertise on cultural heritage management matters across site rehabilitation, studies and approvals and closure plans; Develop and advise on strategic approaches to strengthen Traditional owner relationships and manage risk; Implement the Ranger Rehabilitation Project cultural heritage management system, including site protection plans, coordination of surveys and Traditional Owner engagement; and Manage complex cultural heritage permits and GIS system. What you will bring Archaeology, Anthropology Degree, Heritage Management, History or equivalent with mining experience Technical expertise in heritage management and the ability to lead and conduct fieldwork Broad background in working with heritage management in mining and resources, consulting and not for profit, Aboriginal Corporations, or contract management The ability to influence and manage stakeholder relationships Cultural awareness and understanding Ability to build capabilities in others through training, awareness and task assignment with peers and community members Ability to ensure learning from an evolution of global good practice can be implemented at project level It will also be beneficial if you have:
Experience working with Traditional Owners/Indigenous groups, in relationship management or community engagement capacity Demonstrated experience in leading teams in a workforce planning capacity, critical risk management and influencing key decisions About Rio Tinto Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world's first to be certified "responsible" – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
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.
Applications close Monday, 27 January – midnight (Brisbane time)
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