Specialist Planning (Heritage)
Job Summary
Influence long-term heritage outcomes by coordinating Traditional Owner schedules heritage planning activities and integrated land access priorities acrossvarious planning horizons.
Build expertise across heritage management stakeholder engagement integrated scheduling andoptimisation & land access prioritisationto help future business decisions.
Work closely with Traditional Owner Engagement Teamsandwiderplanningfunctions to support meaningful engagementinformed trade-off decisionsand sustainable heritage outcomes.
Were Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs now and in the future. Our values care courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Specialist Planning (Heritage) tocoordinate heritage reviews and Integrated Heritage Management Planning activities while supporting the management of the Traditional Owner Integrated Schedule (TOIS) and associated planning processes.
You will provide technical heritage planning advice coordinate planning inputs and support governance across IHMP HMF and HMC process and integrate heritage requirements across schedules annual plans and longer term technical advice and planning support for heritage site disturbance activities heritage management planning and integrated scheduling processes that support business priorities and Traditional Owner commitments.
What youll be doing
Reporting to the Principal Planning & Schedulingyou will:
Provide heritage planning advice andcoordinateheritage site disturbance risk assessmentsreviews and planning inputs as part of the Integrated Heritage Management Planning (IHMP) process.
Maintain and coordinate Traditional Owner Integrated Scheduleswithin TOIS & ISM which arealigned to operational planning andfieldwork and engagementrequirements.
Develop &maintainheritage planning inputs acrossdaily and short term scheduling the 12-18mth Heritage annual plan 5/10YR plans approvals schedules and longer term heritage planning horizons.
Undertake heritage reviews including Impact Request requirements Resource and Ore Reserves inputs the reassessment of heritage sites in response to new information or updated guidelines and advice on review requirements and appropriate avoidance mechanisms.
Support StudiesRDMT IS&Pand approvals processes bycoordinatingheritage inputs review requirements and engagement commitments.
Monitor scheduleconformance to plan data quality assumptions risks and constraints identifying opportunities to improvelong-termplanning outcomes.
Partner with Traditional Owner engagement teams planning functions and project stakeholders to align priorities and commitments.
Improve heritage planning standards systems processes governance while building stakeholder understanding in IHMP TOIS ISM and associated heritage planning processes.
Coordinate the preparation & review of inputs in support of the Heritage Management Forum (HMF) and Heritage Management Committee (HMC)
About you
Were looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet everyHelpful for Successitem to apply - if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
Demonstrated experience inheritageplanning schedulingheritage land access stakeholder engagement or a related discipline within a complex operational environment.
Experience coordinating multiple priorities schedules and stakeholders while maintaining accurate recordsschedule logicand planning data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups andtranslate planning information into clear recommendations.
Ability to analyse information identify risksand information gapsevaluate constraintsand develop practical planning solutions.
Experience using planning scheduling or business systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage and report information.
Ability to work across different planning horizons and connect strategic requirements with executable schedules.
Helpful for Success
Knowledge of heritage management land access processes or Traditional Owner engagement frameworks.
Experience supportingmine planning studies approvals infrastructure planning or life-of-mine planning activities.
Understanding of long-term planning forecasting and integrated scheduling principles.
Tertiary qualification in PlanningGeographyArchaeology Environmental Management Heritage Community Relations or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution your thinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve helped 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 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 tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental personal & cultural leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where youll be working
Our modern office located in Central Park tower in Perth provide an inspiring environment forcollaborationand professional growth. Youll be able to enjoy a range of benefits includingaccess to a modern gym wellness programs and convenient amenities that support a healthy work-life balance. Situated in the heart ofPerth weare close to public transport and several parking options.
Applications for this role will close Monday 28th September 2026.
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 LGBTQ 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.