Principal Advisor CSP (Governance)
Job Summary
Group level Community and Social Performance (CSP) governance role
Maintain and align CSP standards and practices with Rio Tintos external commitments and emerging international ESG frameworks;and define the capability frameworkrequiredto deliver on our commitments
Represent Rio Tintos CSP perspectives in global industry forums technical and research partnerships
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
Based in Brisbane or Perth our CSP Standards and Assurance Team is seeking aPrincipal Advisor-Governanceto ensureRio TintosCSP standard remainsriskalignedand compliant throughexpert advicestrategic oversight and continuous alignment withinternal/externalstandards and best a global seniortechnicalrole working across aninternational landscape ofindustry partnershipsandESG standards. It is integral to our social risk and assurance processes.
Reporting to theSenior Manager CSP Governanceand working in a global capacityyou will:
Standards alignment and consistency
MaintainCSP control document alignment withRio Tinto commitments and externalregulatory requirements
MonitoremerginginternationalESGassurance frameworks and social performancestandards
Review and input to draft industry standards on behalf of Rio Tinto and signal whencorresponding updates arerequired to internal standards
Work with SMEs across disciplines and regions to ensure consistent interpretation ofCSP requirements of internal and external Standards
Capability framework
Develop andmaintaintheCSP capability framework including defining capability requirements for roles with community or human rights exposure.
Manage relationships with academic/learning partners( Centre for Future Materials)
Targeted technical support
Providetechnical CSP advice to support the CSPassurance processes.
About you
You are an experienced andtechnically strong CSP governance specialist with the ability to interpret and apply a broad complex international landscape ofinternal andexternal standards translating these into practical riskaligned capability frameworks. You bring proven experience partnering withinternal andexternal stakeholdersand are a confident influencer who can negotiatecollaborateandprovidetrusted technical advice across multidisciplinary will alsodemonstrate:
A commitment to the safety of yourself and yourteam
Strong knowledge of CSP technical discipline and asset level field experience in the mining or related industry
Strong project management skills with an attention to detail and time management
Ability to identify and anticipate risks and opportunities with incomplete information and time constraints witha track recordof sound professional judgment
Ability to work through a global networked organisation to achieve strong outcomes
Ability to simplify technical content into clear and practical guidance and deliver contentthroughstrong collaboration
Effective influencing skills when engaging with senior leaders; superior written and verbal communication skills
Social science or related qualification
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 to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Whereyoullbe working
Youlljoin the CommunitiesandSocial Performance (CSP) Standards and Assurance team withinSafety DevelopmentandTechnical (SD&T). Our role is to provide clear CSP and human rights standards andminimumrequirements design and deliver consistent second-line assurance (with a coaching mindset) sharelearningsand best practice and define the technical capabilities needed to meet standards while Product Groups and assetsremainaccountable for delivery.
Applications close onTuesday 21stApril 2026(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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.
Required Experience:
Staff 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.