Senior Advisor Heritage

Senior Advisor Heritage About the role We are looking for a Senior Advisor this role you will lead and support key heritage management initiatives that include the preservation and management of cultural heritage and the fulfilment of Traditional Owner (TO) commitments. Whether youre new to your profession or experienced in your field and whatever industry you have exposure to we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone. Youll be part of a supportive team supported by your Manager to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. If you are ready to contribute to a forward-thinking team we invite you to explore this opportunity with us. Reporting to Manager Traditional Owner Engagement you will : We are looking for a Senior Advisor Heritage to lead and support our heritage programs and activities with a focus on working with a particular Traditional Owner Group in the Pilbara. Setting the work plan and direction and responsible for delivering on site heritage programs and reporting to Traditional Owner Engagement Manager you will : Be part of a multi-disciplinary team of heritage CSP and engagement leads who work collaboratively together to deliver Rio Tinto and Traditional Owner Group priorities. Responsible for managing Traditional Owner engagement delivery required to secure asset development pathways including approvals. Input into the annual planning process and asset delivery plans. Lead the Traditional Owner group Heritage program Prioritise workload and coordinate heritage related tasks with Stakeholders. Drives standardisation of delivery and tracks compliance to procedures standards policies andlegislative requirements. Support the development of Site Heritage Advisors and Heritage Specialists. Manage cultural heritage engagements and technical interactions with Traditional Owner groups related to heritage site management and project development plans Lead project management and contractor management. This includes negotiation of fieldwork onboarding and reporting. Conduct all heritage related fieldwork including archaeological ethnographic cultural values mapping and support social surroundings work. Lead the negotiation process for cultural heritage management plans and research designs. Provide strategic and technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding internal heritage management processes and legal requirements Have a growth mindset and connect to the Rio Tinto values of care courage and curiosity. Build relationships with Traditional Owner Groups and build an understanding of heritage site significance to Traditional Owner groups and communicate these to the business What you’ll bring A degree in Archaeology Anthropology Heritage Management History or equivalent Technical expertise in Heritage Management and ability to conduct fieldwork Experience working with Traditional Owners in relationship management or community engagement Broad background working within Heritage Management in mining & resources consulting not for profit Prescribed Body Corporations or contract management Experience working within large scale studies and projects (including fieldwork) would be favourable Proficiency with GIS and heritage information management systems Strong stakeholder relationship management skills including experience engaging with land-connected peoples Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage management planning and scheduling If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesnt align 100% we still want to hear from you. We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution your thinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve 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 Western Australia 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 & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport Leave for all of lifes 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 youll also have access to : Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Dedicated Indigenous Talent Program for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders Advertising will close on the 3rd of December 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to cease advertising earlier) 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. 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. Key Skills Computer Hardware Loan Processing Sales Experience Continuous Integration Iis Risk Management Banking Strategic Planning Curriculum Development Administrative Experience Program Design negotiation Employment Type: Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr