Continue to develop your career in a collaborative, fast-paced, global organisation. Permanent employment, which includes a huge range of additional benefits. Perth-based position Monday to Friday with flexible work arrangements. Where we are 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 who we are.
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 diverse 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
At Rio Tinto, we are finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Communications Specialist – People to join the External Affairs & Communications (EA&C) Team. This opportunity would suit applicants who have well-developed writing skills, experience in developing and implementing creative campaigns to capture the attention of stakeholders and a keen interest in communications, particularly in a functional setting.
This role reports to the Business Partner, Communications - Functions in the EA&C Team.
The role provides strategic and tactical communications and engagement advice and assistance to People teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and messaging.
Key duties include Develop Communications Plans for initiatives relating to key People priorities. Coordinate the creative development of internal communications campaigns, including developing communications assets, to ensure 'cut through' and positive employee engagement. Identify positive stories that can be shared across internal channels and/or externally to enhance the reputation of Rio Tinto. Undertake filming or support external vendors to develop videos – including preparing video briefs and scripts. Monitor, evaluate and report on communications impact/reach against key People priorities. Bring innovative ideas relating to communication content and channels, and effectiveness. Ensure appropriate alignment of Rio Tinto Iron Ore's strategy with communications. About You
To be considered you will ideally have
A solid background and keen interest in internal and corporate communications, but may also have experience in other corporate affairs disciplines such as media relations, social media or marketing. Well-developed writing skills and a good understanding of how to adapt content for various channels and audiences. Experience in developing and implementing creative campaigns and videos to draw people's interest. Solid understanding of communications reporting and metrics, and how they guide future activities. Experience in communications teams that work closely with other corporate affairs disciplines including media relations, social media and brand. Solid communication/interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships. 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. Full relocation provided to Perth from elsewhere in Australia. A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus. Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family. Attractive share ownership plan. Company provided insurance cover. Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options. Career development and 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, cultural leave). To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them. Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you will also have access to
Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment. Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. 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.
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'll be working
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday out of the Rio Tinto Central Park offices in the Perth CBD. There will be flexibility to work from home on occasional days and ad hoc travel to site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia may be required.
Applications close on 14 November 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr