Specialist Communications

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

**Specialist Communications**
- Permanent full time employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Role based in Brisbane, however other locations may also be considered

**About the role**

**Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.**

We are looking for a Specialist Communications to lead internal communications and employee engagement for the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, which Rio Tinto is managing. In this role you will work closely with project leadership team and key stakeholders and have the opportunity to create significant impact on the employee experience and future of the project. This role touches all areas of communications, including developing and executing communications strategies, writing, creating video, coaching and more.

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Business Partner for Closure, your role will focus on the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, and you will be part of a global communications network in both the Chief Executive Australia function and the Development & Technology group.

**In this role you will**:

- Serve as the communications business partner for the General Manager, Ranger Rehabilitation Project supporting employee engagement and employee communications.
- Lead the development and implementation of major communications strategies and plans for the Ranger Rehabilitation site, creating a seamless experience for stakeholders and a ‘one team’ ethos.
- Act as a communication advisor to Ranger Rehabilitation Project leadership team.
- Coach leaders on effective communications and their development and delivery of messaging to their teams.
- Understand and anticipate communication and change management risks and take action to address as appropriate.
- Actively engage with frontline employees and supervisors in the field and observe communication plan implementation - collect feedback and continuously improve communications based on findings.
- Develop rich, relevant content that is simple, effective and reaches our frontline employees while experimenting with new, creative ways and processes to reach employees with the information they care about.
- Bring innovative ideas and provide best practice advice on communication content and channels, and effectiveness.
- Monitor, report and evaluate communications impact/reach against key business priorities.
- Ensure all site communications aligns with Closure and Rio Tinto communications priorities and strategies.
- Contribute Ranger content to Closure and Rio Tinto channels such as newsletters, written articles, and social media channels.
- Keeps abreast of Rio Tinto and ERA brand standards and guidelines as well as central resource tools and templates, use in work activities and promotes its use within the company.
- Supporting issues management in collaboration with the Project team and border communications teams.

**What you’ll bring**
- A strong background and keen interest in internal communications but may also have strong experience in other corporate affairs disciplines
- Experience working in an operations environment and collaborating with other corporate affairs disciplines including media relations, social media and branding teams
- Proven experience in communications, public relations or a closely related field
- Clear and applied understanding of public company communications and reputation management
- Well-developed writing skills and a good understanding of how to adapt writing and content for various channels and audiences
- Ability to transform technical information into engaging content and proficiency in developing messaging to manage complex and sensitive issues
- Ability to prioritize and balance needs of multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication / interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships
- A team-oriented, pro-active, results-driven, innovative and collaborative approach, with experience working in a complex organization or multinational business desirable
- Experience in a communications role within a global company, preferably in the mining industry.
- A bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline/field such as journalism, public relations or marketing.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100 percent, we still want to hear from you.

**What we offer**
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Domestic relocation assistance on offer
- Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous



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