Perth-Based Ethics & Compliance Leader, Australasia

Riotinto; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive program

Private health benefits

Share ownership plan

Salary packaging options

Career development & education support

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Manager Ethics & Compliance – Australasia to lead Ethics & Compliance support across its Australian operations. This senior role shapes how material integrity and regulatory risks are identified, managed and assured, partnering with senior leaders and risk forums, while enabling first-line leaders to own risks, controls and remediation.

Based in Perth with an Australia-wide remit, the role offers a permanent position, extensive exposure to cross-border issues and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Ethics & Compliance or regulatory risk leadership.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical implementation.
• Proven track record of advising senior leaders and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Advise business and functional leaders on material Ethics & Compliance risks.
• Translate Group requirements into practical, risk-based implementation.
• Provide risk insights to forums; escalate matters outside risk appetite.
• Lead the Australian Ethics & Compliance team and drive improvements.
• Coordinate specialist advice across anti-bribery, third-party risk, sanctions, privacy and more.
• Support investigations, incident response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory risk

Risk assessment

Strategic advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Manager Ethics & Compliance – Australasia to lead Ethics & Compliance support across its Australian operations. This senior role shapes how material integrity and regulatory risks are identified, managed and assured, partnering with senior leaders and risk forums, while enabling first-line leaders to own risks, controls and remediation.

Based in Perth with an Australia-wide remit, the role offers a permanent position, extensive exposure to cross-border issues and