Senior Adviser Health | Brisbane
* Join a global organisation committed to safety, inclusion and long‐term career development.
* Competitive remuneration, generous parental leave and flexible work options.
* Permanent full‐time opportunity supporting Rio Tinto Aluminium's Pacific Operations at our central Hub in Brisbane.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Adviser Health to provide technical assistance, support and expert advice on health standards, systems and processes across RTA. This includes developing, coaching and mentoring other professionals and supporting the decision‐making processes of operational leaders.
Reporting to the Manager Health & Hygiene, you will be responsible for:
* Adhering to all Rio Tinto Health, Safety and Environment standards, policies and procedures.
* Actively fostering and communicating a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance, encouraging prioritisation of safety in all activities and operations.
* Working as a trusted adviser to influence and coach for positive change in mindsets, behaviours, practices and processes.
* Providing appropriate coaching, mentoring and technical support to operations.
* Overseeing the design of end‐to‐end business improvement projects, providing thought leadership on maximising benefits and minimising implementation risks.
* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities utilising a range of Rio Tinto best practices.
* Managing change through the implementation of new processes and improvement activities.
* Partnering with functional teams on the deployment of first‐line assurance activities, including annual planning.
* Developing strong interfaces and relationships across the site to ensure optimisation of improvements and efficiencies.
* Developing strong interfaces and relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
* Implementing the Rio Tinto health systems and processes within the region of accountability and providing support and expertise to the operation.
* Reviewing health exposures and current state, recommending and implementing solutions to improve health standards across the workforce.
* Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, company policies and practices regarding health standards.
* Monitoring health performance within the region of accountability.
* Actively advising the Health, Safety and Environment management team of critical issues and recommending interactions to mitigate health risks.
What you'll bring
* Nursing background.
* Occupational health experience preferably in an operational site in aluminium smelting, refining or mining.
* Knowledge of the principle of occupational health surveillance, injury management, workers' compensation systems.
* Degree in Nursing.
* Experience delivering organisation‐wide initiatives.
* Experience with Cority.
* Knowledge of occupational health risk management.
* Knowledge and understanding of privacy laws.
* Previous experience delivering improvement practices in occupational health.
* Ability to work collaboratively and engage with a variety of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
* Knowledge of OH & S and Workers' Compensation legislation.
What we offer
* A work environment where safety is always the top priority.
* Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements.
* 18 weeks of gender‐neutral and equal‐paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions for employees on unpaid or half‐paid parental leave.
* A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program.
* 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 to family‐friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
* Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).
* Exclusive employee discounts across banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.
* Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only.
Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used and recyclable metals. With more than 110 years of experience, we operate world‐class bauxite mines, alumina refineries and modern aluminium smelters globally.
We pride ourselves on our industry‐leading technology, strong sustainability focus and commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels supported to contribute, grow and succeed.
Respect and Inclusion
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 everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and all voices are heard.
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