Aluminium Value Chain Adviser

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Join Rio Tinto as the Aluminium Value Chain Adviser, where you will identify, define and implement improvement opportunities that create sustainable value for PacOps.

Reporting to the Value Chain Manager, you will:

• Frame client problems using a hypothesis-based problem solving and "80/20" driven approach.
• Effectively plan, gather, and manage data, and then use analysis to reach insights and conclusions on key issues.
• Take ownership of a work plan – own the final output through setting specific and achievable milestones, while displaying initiative to overcome obstacles and respond effectively to changes in direction.
• Present recommendations and findings.
• Build effective relationships with site and function teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, aligning RTSPS practice to become Best Operator.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in the Aluminium industry (preferably refinery or smelter), with a focus on value chain management.
• Experience delivering business improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with digital tools (e.g., PowerBI, Foundry).
• Strategic thinking to develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance value chain efficiency.
• Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Analytical skills to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and recommendations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements.
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave.
• 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).
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only.

Campaign closing date – Thursday 04th September. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.

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. We are 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.