Senior Adviser Future Capability

Senior Adviser Future Capability

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits including medical benefits and share ownership plan
• Work in a flexible work environment where we prioritise a healthy work/life balance
• Full time role which offers the ability to be based from Brisbane or Gladstone

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Pacific Manager Capability Development, the Senior Adviser Future Capability leads strategic capability initiatives to build a resilient, future-ready organisation.

The role focuses on long-term capability planning for trade, technical and operational roles, aligning learning solutions with business strategy and industry requirements. Conducting gap analysis, applying compliance mindset and development of skills pathways, this role drives future-ready skill development ensuring RTA PacOps is adaptable to the impacts of decarbonization, automation and technology enhancements.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Working in a collaborative team, you will:

• Lead the end-to-end development of future-focused capability strategies aligned with business goals and workforce trends
• Conduct workforce capability assessments and gap analyses to inform planning and improvement opportunities
• Design and implement scalable development solutions that build future technical and operational capability
• Design and develop Vocational Education Training (VET) delivery model for apprenticeships, traineeships, and talent pipeline initiatives (i.e.: work experience, Pre-apprenticeships)
• Provide ongoing governance and assurance advice to site-based teams to ensure compliance with capability frameworks, policies and standards
• Monitor emerging industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to inform capability priorities
• Research and forecast the skills and competencies needed for future mining operations, considering evolving technologies and sustainability requirements in partnership with the AoE.
• Oversees the annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to ensure consistency with the Rio Tinto Learning Standard
• Partner with HR, L&D, technical leaders and operational leaders to integrate capability planning into workforce strategy
• Track and report on capability metrics and outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement

What you'll bring

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills and ability to work autonomously
• Understanding of learning design principles and application within an operational environment
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance, and compliance frameworks within mining, manufacturing or heavy industries
• Proven experience in building technical capability development within a complex operational environment
• Ability to anticipate long-term trends and workforce and capability implications
• Experience in identifying capability gaps and aligning development with future workforce needs
• Degree in Human Resources/Organisational Development

It would also be beneficial if you are;

• Familiar with Learning Management Systems and data analytics
• Ability to work effectively across large integrated organisations
• Background in vocational education and training and knowledge of VET sector

What we offer

• A respectful 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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 can't do it on our own, so we're 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.