Rio Tinto | Senior Advisor Project Controls

Rio Tinto Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Where we're all welcome
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.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About The Role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Senior Advisor Project Controls to join our Project Controls team to contribute to the improvement of project control practices within the APAC Portfolio of Studies (capital and closure projects).
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop are broad and exciting.
Reporting to the Project Controls Manager - Studies, you will
Create, maintain and report on the project forecast and other project controls data. Identify improvement opportunities for streamlining project controls work process. Coordinate the development of project control accounts and budget. Coordinate the setup and issuance of cost reports, including cost control curves. Coordinate the development of contingency and change management procedure. Coordinate the implementation of effective contingency and change management process. Coordinate the setup and implementation of project progress measurement practices. Coordinate the development of Final Forecast Cost (FFC) through proactive identification / mitigation of risks and progress tracking. Coordinate compliance with standardised processes, systems and tools. Manage the accruals process and timely status reporting. Manage the relationship with project control stakeholders internally and with contracting partners. Maintain relationships internally with the procurement and estimating groups to ensure accuracy in current trends. Proactively analyse and report budget and cost variations. Provide technical support to project stakeholders. Utilise the guidance and protocols for project controls in the projects framework. What You'll Bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. A recognised expert with at least 15 years' experience predominantly in project controls but can include planning, cost control, engineering and/or project management for major and mega projects and studies. The ability to interpret and present project data in a way that adds value to projects by providing insightful reporting and forecasting information. Demonstrated leadership experience with an ability to work in team environments. Thorough understanding of the mining, metals industry as it relates to project controls and project delivery. Passionate focus on project governance and project management. Desire to share knowledge and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams to consistently achieve safety and operational outcomes and delivery of targets. It will also be beneficial if you have

Degree qualification in Engineering or similar Previous success in leading a team of project controls professionals What We Offer
Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
We offer

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
This role will be based in our Brisbane hub.
Applications close on 27 November 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Mining and Oil and Gas
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