Workplace Specialist

Workplace Specialist (Project Coordination) Opportunity to join the Global Workplace Team Exposure to a range of senior stakeholders working closely to build constructive relationships Drive change through supporting the delivery of workplace projects across the portfolio Coordinate control and govern multiple workplace projects Based in Perth / Brisbane About the role All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you. We are looking for an experienced and adaptable workplace project coordinator to manage and govern a wide range of projects and initiatives within the Global Workplace team. This will be a varied role ranging from reporting and project analytics controls and governance as well as delivery. A critical role in the support of the Global Workplace team in ensuring high quality outcomes which directly benefit our people. Key responsibilities Creates maintains and delivers reporting on project forecasts and other project data. Identifies improvement opportunities for streamlining project controls work process. Financial and contract administration of capital and other projects Coordinate the development of consistent project methodologies design and performance metrics Ensure proactive identification documentation and management of project risks. Support the delivery of effective change management procedures within projects Support the Capital and Commercial function of the Global Workplace team through collaboration with other team members to deliver optimal outcomes Work closely with the GW leadership to coordinate and deliver a range of workplace initiatives Progress Measurement and Compliance Coordinate the setup and implementation of project progress measurement practices. Ensure compliance with standardized processes systems and tools. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Manage relationships with internal and external project stakeholders. Develop and execute stakeholder engagement plans. Oversee vendor performance against deliverables. What you’ll bring To be successfully considered for this role you will ideally have : At least 5 years of experience in project management and coordination Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) and governance frameworks. Proficiency in project planning reporting scheduling budgeting and risk management. Experience managing internal and external stakeholders including vendors and contractors. Ability to monitor analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs). Proficiency in tools like MS Project Experience in implementing and refining project delivery standards and best practices. Experience in delivery of workplace projects and supporting a large workplace portfolio What 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 health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation / annual paid parental sick leave) Application Deadline : 8th Jan 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date) Please note in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto. 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 cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion 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. 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