Manager Communities & Social Performance

Job Description

Manager Communities and Social Performance Be part of a global mining company striving for impeccable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials Deliver positive social outcomes for host communities Manage community commitments and harness opportunities throughout the asset's life cycle Build enduring relationships between our operation and communities, including with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders Permanent residential role based at Gove Operations, North East Arnhem Land, FIFO arrangements not available About the role We are looking for an experienced Communities & Social Performance (CSP) Manager , to lead CSP planning and activities across mining operations, major projects and closure.This is a great opportunity to lead and deliver best practice CSP and engagement activities to advance business strategy aimed at mitigating social risk and maximizing opportunities. Leading a team of CSP practitioners, you will develop and implement CSP strategies, strengthen capability and provide leadership in building meaningful relationships and partnerships both internally and externally.Reporting to the General Manager - Gove Operations, you will: Plan, implement and report on activities that enable the organisation to deliver its CSP strategy and objectives. Identify, negotiate, implement and maintain agreements, commitments, and/or partnerships to support the business and strengthen the communities where we operate. Build and maintain a deep knowledge base of communities, leveraging this expertise to foster mutual understanding and identify shared interests. Develop and maintain favourable relationships through strong engagement with the local community and stakeholders; facilitate relationships between asset leaders and external stakeholders. Manage and mitigate social risk and opportunities associated with our business activities. Facilitate the resolution of complex CSP situations and challenges. Empower and strengthen capability of CSP team members and business leaders to deliver an ambitious CSP Plan informed by the business' objectives and long-term aspirations of external stakeholders. Represent the business at community and industry gatherings or forums. Engage with the business on key technical CSP deliverables including responsible management of land and tenure, preservation of cultural heritage, supporting Indigenous participation and co-designing a positive long-term legacy for the site with key stakeholders. Ensure activities of team members are aligned to maintaining compliance with legal and other commitments, and company policy and standards relating to CSP. What you'll bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations or community development in a similar role Experience managing complex multi stakeholder plans and projects Proven ability to build positive relationships, including building and leading a team Strong data analysis and interpretation skills Experience with risk identification and management Influencing skills What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 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) Possible domestic relocation assistance 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr