Principal Advisor – Domain Architecture – Value Stream

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This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change—designing future-state architectures that support transformation across our global value streams. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to connect strategy with execution, ensuring our solutions are inclusive, sustainable, and built for long-term impact.

We're looking for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, values diverse perspectives, and enjoys solving complex challenges with purpose. If you're passionate about architecture and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development of Process and Technology for Architects working across Rio Tinto's value streams.
  
• Partnering with business and IT leaders to shape strategic initiatives.
  
• Driving innovation through emerging technologies and experimentation.
  
• Building strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
  
• Supporting governance, risk management, and architectural alignment.
  

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who brings both technical expertise and a people-first mindset. You'll be comfortable influencing across teams, communicating complex ideas clearly, and fostering collaboration.

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Have

• Experience in enterprise or domain architecture within large organisations.
  
• Strong understanding of mining value streams and transformation frameworks.
  
• A passion for innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.
  
• TOGAF or similar certification (preferred but not essential).
  
• Experience in mining, energy, or industrial sectors (a bonus).
  
• Demonstrated success in developing future-state architectures and enabling realization through cross-functional teams.
  
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  

What We Offer

At Rio Tinto, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  
• A culture that values diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership.
  
• Opportunities to grow your career through global projects and development.
  
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a company shaping the future of sustainable mining.
  
• 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).
  

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
  
• Industries: Mining and Oil and Gas
  

Ready to shape the future with us? Apply now. Applications close on 3 September 2025.

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