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An exciting opportunity to bring our technological vision to life and help shape the future of Iron Ore Join a courageous team that is safety focused and values inclusionPartner with Rio Tinto''s dynamic R&D community across the globe on cutting edge technologiesAbout the roleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor R&D to join our R&D team in Perth.One of your primary responsibilities will be to support the coordination and execution of R&D activities to advance the Iron Ore R&D portfolio. With a focus on early phases of technology development, your stakeholder skills will be key to understanding the needs of the customer and ensuring these are well-represented, you will engage with internal and external subject matter experts, researchers and inventors as required.Reporting to the Principal R&D, you will also:Support the development and delivery of selected R&D projects, including facilitation of the early discovery and study phases, evaluation activities, and general project management activitiesConduct effective options analysis, engagement, and planning for technology trials within RTIO operationsSupport the effective management of complex change in existing or new operations arising from technology implementationGather information to create and manage project documentation and artefactsContribute to the development of leading R&D practices and support governance activitiesAttend periodic site/supplier visits as requiredWhat youll bringTo be successful in this role you will have:A commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamA bachelor''s degree or equivalent relevant qualification in a transferrable field (including although not limited to Science, Technology, Engineering or Math fields)Exceptional partnering and collaborative approach, including a willingness to engage, constructively challenge and trust partners to meet customer needs in their areas of expertiseEffective communication skills with the ability to influence and gather information and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholdersHigh aptitude for critical thinking and systems integrationExperience in technology programme management and/or technology development with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment (Desirable)Experience in technology and/or project management, change management, risk management and business acumen for delivery of technology option evaluations, project valuations, project justifications and budgets (Desirable)What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing youve helped provide the materials the world needs to progressA work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoFull relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in AustraliaA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonusComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupportLeave 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 themExclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and moreWhere youll be workingThis role is based in Perth, at our head office in Central Park, working Monday Friday.In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the worlds leading producers and exporters of iron ore.Who we areRio 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 and meet opportunities.#gtsAdvertising closes for this role on 30 June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)About Rio TintoRio 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.Every Voice MattersAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr