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Principal Adviser Enterprise Architecture

Rio Tinto


Job Location:

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

  • Join a leading global company and shape how enterprise architectureoperatesat scale

  • Permanent employment which includesa huge rangeofadditionalbenefits

WereFindingBetterWaysto provide materials the world needs now and in the values carecourageand curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Adviser Enterprise Architecture Governance & Toolingto lead the evolution of enterprise architecture processes governance and tooling across our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) function.

This isa great opportunityfor a highly analytical process-drivenand collaborative professional to drive consistencyefficiencyand maturity across architecture practices in a complex global organisation. This is a full-time role with flexible working arrangements available and is to be based in either our Brisbane Perth or Montreal Hub.

Reporting to the General Manager Enterprise Architecture and working in a collaborative global team within the Enterprise Architecture function you will:

  • Lead the design and continuous improvement of enterprise architecture processes governance frameworks and operating models

  • Establish scalable engagement models between Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Product Groups and Service Functions

  • Own and evolve the Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capability aligning people process data and technology

  • Act as Technical Owner forLeanIX driving adoption data quality and continuous platform improvement

  • Enable integration and alignment across key platforms including ServiceNow Apptio SharePoint and emerging AI capabilities

  • Produce insights and reporting on application portfolios lifecycle risks technical debt and cost drivers to support executive decision-making

  • Facilitate governance forums and communities of practice to drive alignment reuse and architectural consistency

  • Build strong relationships with enterprise stakeholders to influence outcomes and improve how architecture supports the business

About you

To be successfully considered for this opportunity candidates must be able todemonstrate:

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

  • Demonstrated experience in enterprise solution or business architecture within a large complex environment

  • Strong capability in process improvement governance and operating model design

  • Experience working with enterprise architecture tooling (e.g.LeanIXBizzdesign OrbusEnterprise Architect or similar)alongside experience of Work and Workflow Management solutions (includingAzure DevOps Jira or similar)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex datato senior stakeholders

  • Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences

What we offer

Berecognisedfor your contributionyourthinkingand your hard work and go home knowingyouvehelped the world progress.

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience withannual incentive program

  • Comprehensive medical benefits includingsubsidisedprivate health insurance for employees and immediate family

  • Attractiveownershipplan

  • Companyprovidedinsurancecover

  • Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

  • Career development & educationassistanceto further your technical or leadership ambitions

  • Ongoing access tofamily-friendly health and medicalwellbeingsupport

  • Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parentalsick & culturalleave)

  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)

Whereyoullbe working

Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is a global function delivering integrated and critical IT services and support to Rio Tintos mines refineries smelters remote operationscentresand corporate offices. IS&Ts mission is to power Rio Tintos pioneers with data and technology enhancing safety productivity and value for the business. Through our collaborative partnerships and a deep understanding of our mining and metals business IS&T carefully balances the implementation of here and now solutions with emerging technologies that will help to create thedigitally-optimisedRio Tinto of tomorrow.

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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 cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

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.


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