Rio Tinto - Principal Advisor – GPO
Drive simplification and transformation across global operations
12 month fixed term engagement
Lead governance, data, and process maturity uplift initiatives
About this role
The GPO Simplification team is at the forefront of embedding the Global Process Ownership (GPO) model across Rio Tinto. Our mission is to simplify and de-bureaucratise how we operate, while strengthening process and data governance. In this role, you will support Global Process Owners in driving value through integrated dashboards, scalable tools, and sustainable governance frameworks. You’ll also play a key role in aligning with major transformation programs like Modern ERP.
Responsibilities include
Supporting GPOs to embed decision rights, governance, and value delivery
Driving simplification through scalable tools and change programs
Partnering with PMO to develop dashboards and monitor performance
Facilitating resolution of cross-GPO decision rights and overlaps
Building and maintaining the GPO Knowledge Hub
Supporting stakeholder engagement and alignment across global teams
Tracking progress against transformation milestones and KPIs
What you'll bring
Strong program and stakeholder management experience
Previous experience in strategy or management consulting is highly desired
Expertise in defining KPIs and building dashboards
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Experience embedding governance frameworks at scale
Lean/Six Sigma qualifications or equivalent experience
Background in ERP transformation, process optimisation, or data governance
Consulting or transformation experience in complex, global environments
Proficiency with knowledge hubs (e.g., SharePoint)
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A 12 month fixed-term position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with 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 (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
Within the GPO Simplification team, under the Business Readiness function, which is leading the embedding of the Global Process Ownership (GPO) model across the business and enabling the alignment with and supporting delivery of the Modern ERP program and other large-scale transformations.
About Rio Tinto
Rio 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 can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
At 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.
