Senior Adviser Communities & Social Performance

Rio Tinto; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Career development

Health programs

Share scheme

Relocation support

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance

Job summary

Rio Tinto’s Gladstone CSP team is seeking a Senior Adviser Communities & Social Performance to strengthen relationships with Traditional Owners, local communities, government and industry across BSL, Yarwun and QAL. The role is hands-on, partnering with operational leaders to deliver the CSP strategy and social investment initiatives.

You will manage community partnerships, assess social performance risks, and provide practical advice to support informed decision-making while contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience in Communities & Social Performance, stakeholder engagement, community relations, government relations, community development or related discipline.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, community or social performance programmes and initiatives.
• Experience coordinating internal governance, assurance and reporting activities in accordance with the CSP Standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and support to leaders on Communities and Social Performance matters, stakeholder engagement, community issues, risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, local community organisations, government, industry groups and other key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the Gladstone CSP strategy, annual plans, initiatives and programmes across BSL, Yarwun and QAL.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder and community engagement activities, ensuring feedback and emerging community issues are understood and appropriately considered.
• Support the development and management of community partnerships, social investment initiatives, sponsorships, agreements and commitments.
• Identify emerging social performance risks and opportunities and provide practical advice to support business decision-making.
• Coordinate community programmes and activities that build goodwill, strengthen relationships and deliver mutual benefit.
• Support the management and resolution of stakeholder concerns and grievances in line with legal requirements, company policies, standards and commitments.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of CSP processes, procedures, systems and ways of working.
• Monitor CSP activities, commitments and outcomes and contribute to reporting on stakeholder engagement and social performance.
• Work collaboratively across Operations, Projects, HSEC, Government Relations, People Experience and other functions to deliver strong CSP outcomes.
• Represent Rio Tinto at community events, stakeholder meetings, industry forums and other relevant engagements across the Gladstone region.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

CSP expertise

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in social sciences / related discipline

Job description

Senior Adviser Communities & Social Performance | Gladstone

Build trusted partnerships. Make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

• Build your career and your connections in Gladstone, a coastal community where your work can make a meaningful impact
• Work across our Gladstone operations, including Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL)
• Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs – now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Adviser Communities & Social Performance (CSP) to join our Gladstone CSP team, supporting our operations across Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL).

Reporting to the Manager Communities & Social Performance, you will play an important role in strengthening relationships between our operations and the communities in which we live and work.

This is a hands‑on role where you will work closely with operational leaders, Traditional Owners, community organisations, government, industry and other stakeholders to support the delivery of our Communities and Social Performance strategy, programmes and commitments.

You will bring professional CSP expertise, sound judgement and strong relationship skills to help us understand community priorities, manage social performance risks and opportunities, and deliver initiatives that create mutual and sustainable value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide professional advice and support to leaders on Communities and Social Performance matters, stakeholder engagement, community issues, risks and opportunities
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, local community organisations, government, industry groups and other key stakeholders
• Support the implementation of the Gladstone CSP strategy, annual plans, initiatives and programmes across BSL, Yarwun and QAL
• Plan and deliver stakeholder and community engagement activities, ensuring feedback and emerging community issues are understood and appropriately considered
• Support the development and management of community partnerships, social investment initiatives, sponsorships, agreements and commitments
• Identify emerging social performance risks and opportunities and provide practical advice to support business decision‑making
• Coordinate community programmes and activities that build goodwill, strengthen relationships and deliver mutual benefit
• Support the management and resolution of stakeholder concerns and grievances in line with legal requirements, company policies, standards and commitments
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of CSP processes, procedures, systems and ways of working
• Monitor CSP activities, commitments and outcomes and contribute to reporting on stakeholder engagement and social performance
• Work collaboratively across Operations, Projects, HSEC, Government Relations, People Experience and other functions to deliver strong CSP outcomes
• Represent Rio Tinto at community events, stakeholder meetings, industry forums and other relevant engagements across the Gladstone region

The broader Gladstone CSP function supports Rio Tinto's operations across BSL, Yarwun and QAL and works closely with operational leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships, manage social performance risks and opportunities and support Rio Tinto's social licence to operate.

About You

• Experience in Communities & Social Performance, stakeholder engagement, community relations, government relations, community development or related discipline
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, community or social performance programmes and initiatives
• Experience coordinating internal governance, assurance and reporting activities in accordance with the CSP Standard
• The ability to provide practical, considered advice on complex stakeholder and community matters
• Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to represent the organisation in community and stakeholder forums
• Sound judgement and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and navigate sensitive or complex issues
• An understanding of social performance principles, community expectations and the importance of maintaining trusted and respectful stakeholder relationships
• A commitment to responsible engagement, cultural awareness, inclusion and creating shared value
• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, communications, public policy, environmental management or a related discipline would be highly regarded
• Experience within resources, heavy industry, energy, infrastructure or another complex operational environment would also be highly regarded

What We Offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development and education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to family‑friendly health and medical programmes
• Wellbeing benefits
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Leave for all of life’s reasons
• Relocation support

Where you will be working

This role is based in Gladstone, Central Queensland, supporting Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations across Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL).

Together, our Gladstone operations have strong connections to the local community, and this role provides an opportunity to work across the region to help build trusted relationships and contribute to positive, sustainable outcomes.

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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.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.