Strategic Communications Lead – Issues & Reputation

Gate Boss; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive program

Medical benefits including private健康支援

Share ownership plan

Insurance cover

Salary packaging options

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Principal Advisor – Strategic Communications & Issues Management to shape and protect the company’s global reputation. This role requires trusted counsel on complex, high-profile matters, translating intricate information into clear narratives and strategic communications.

You will work across a global, matrixed organisation, influencing stakeholders and supporting senior leaders to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing external environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety for self and team.
• Significant experience in corporate communications, corporate affairs, media relations, reputation or issues management.
• Strong strategic judgement to advise senior leaders across a global organisation.
• Excellent writing and ability to turn complex information into clear narratives and executive briefs.
• Experience with horizon scanning, media/social intelligence and reputation measurement, including digital/AI tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional communications workstreams in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and protect Rio Tinto’s global reputation on key issues.
• Influence enterprise decisions and lead global communications workstreams.
• Provide trusted counsel on complex or high-profile matters to senior leaders.
• Translate complex information into clear recommendations and communications strategies.

Skills

Safety mindset

Strategic judgement

Executive influence

Writing & synthesis

Horizon scanning & analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Principal Advisor – Strategic Communications & Issues Management to shape and protect the company’s global reputation. This role requires trusted counsel on complex, high-profile matters, translating intricate information into clear narratives and strategic communications.

You will work across a global, matrixed organisation, influencing stakeholders and supporting senior leaders to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing external environment.