PRINCIPAL ADVISOR – BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT

• A dynamic and varied role which allows you to innovate and think creatively and strategically
• Exciting and challenging role to engage and partner across the business
• Permanent full time or part time opportunity

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Principal Advisor – Business Improvement to join our Research, Development and Studies (RDS) team in Perth. In this role, you will lead both strategic and tactical initiatives that drive improvement and create long-term value for the Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) Development portfolio and broader business.

Reporting to the Manager – Development, you will:

• Support delivery of RDS strategic priorities and management of the forward Studies pipeline, including project prioritisation
• Be responsible for scoping and coordinating a program of fit-for-purpose improvement and value management initiatives that are aligned with our business context and strategic goals – this will include ensuring rigorous governance and quality assurance standards are achieved to sustain outcomes
• Engage with key stakeholders across functions and play a critical role in guiding change, enabling new ways of working, building capability and deploying the Rio Tinto Safe Production System (RTSPS) within RDS
• Provide expert advice, leveraging lessons learned to influence future improvements and drive performance across the Development portfolio

To be successfully considered for this role, you will:

• Be capable of resolving complex problems and offering new perspectives using existing solutions
• Have experience in project and/or business development
• Be able to coach, mentor, and build capability within the broader RDS team
• Be skilled in managing change effectively throughout improvement initiatives
• Communicate clearly, actively listen, and respond with understanding and respect
• Be proficient in facilitating sessions to deliver results through others, gain consensus, and resolve conflicts
• Be able to identify, analyse, and consider the broader context to develop practical solutions
• Understand and apply effective planning, coordination, and project control method