Job Title: Principal Advisor Safety
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic safety leader to oversee and coordinate our centralised safety function across our operations.
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* The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing key safety initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and leading a high-performing team of safety professionals.
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Reporting to the Manager, Health and Safety, you will:
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* Act as a subject matter expert on safety maturity, guiding and influencing organisational evolution towards advanced safety practices.
* Promote Rio Tinto's Lifesaving Commitments through targeted engagement and communication strategies.
* Support the identification of material risks and governance of critical controls via participation in the safety steering committee.
* Contribute to industry benchmarking efforts, driving alignment and learning across the organisation and wider sector.
* Engage in key transformation programs initiatives to enhance safety performance and culture.
* Lead and manage a regional team of Work Health Safety professionals, fostering strategic alignment and high performance.
* Support long-term risk reduction and improvement initiatives including the development of strategic white papers and stakeholder communications.
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Requirements:
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* Experience in consulting, advising, and influencing across a broad stakeholder network.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to engage stakeholders and align safety initiatives to broader organisational goals.
* Relevant safety qualifications and a deep understanding of WHS principles and legislation.
* Strong report writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
* A track record of shifting mindsets and influencing behaviours in a positive and sustainable way.
* Inclusive leadership qualities, with a people-centric approach that values diversity, collaboration, and psychological safety.
* Strong analytical capabilities, with a systems-thinking approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and issues simultaneously.
* A demonstrated ability to build trust and strong working relationships through active listening, partnership, and collaboration.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. We strive for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.
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At Rio Tinto, we welcome applications from diverse candidates, particularly 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 all voices are heard, and all cultures respected.