Senior Advisor Government Relations

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Advisor Government Relations to help the Government Relations team strengthen and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders. In this role, you will contribute to Rio Tinto’s licence to operate by providing stakeholder engagement advice, supporting significant business initiatives and fostering positive relationships with government representatives, communities, industry groups and other external bodies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic stakeholder environment and wants to influence outcomes that support long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Provide stakeholder engagement advice and guidance to internal clients on significant business initiatives and strategic matters.
• Lead forums, meetings and engagement activities with government representatives to exchange information and discuss issues relevant to Rio Tinto operations and land developments.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, community representatives, industry associations and other key stakeholders.
• Advise regional teams on engagement frameworks, standards and leading practices that support positive external relationships.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and collaborate across functions to support business objectives.
• Assess emerging stakeholder issues, policies and legislative developments and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Represent the Government Relations function in cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance stakeholder outcomes and organisational effectiveness.
• Leading the business’ policy effort on land use policy and land development tax strategies.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, external affairs, government relations, community relations, public affairs, local land use process, land development tax policies, or a related discipline within a complex organisational environment.

Qualifications

• A qualification in communications, public policy, political science, business, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop stakeholder engagement strategies, influence outcomes and build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Systems and Processes Experience applying stakeholder engagement frameworks, governance processes and reporting practices to support informed decision-making.
• Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefing materials, facilitate discussions and present recommendations.

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals