Communities Adviser - Gove, NT

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for a Communities Adviser to join its Communities & Social Performance team in Gove, East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. This is a practical, relationship-focused, permanent full-time residential role supporting community and stakeholder engagement across a range of activities such as community relations, Indigenous engagement, cultural heritage, land access, agreements, partnerships and social impact. You will work with local communities, Traditional Owners, community organisations, stakeholders and internal teams, and the position offers a chance to build your career in Communities & Social Performance.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with local communities, Traditional Owners, community partners and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support community engagement activities, events, meetings and forums, representing Rio Tinto and fostering open communication.
• Identify emerging community and stakeholder issues and help respond to them in a practical way.
• Work with partners to support programs addressing shared interests, and support the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement and community plans.
• Contribute to CSP projects, including community engagement, Indigenous engagement, social performance and local partnerships.
• Gather feedback and insights from communities and stakeholders to inform engagement and decision-making.
• Support social transition initiatives and partner with operational teams on mine plan execution and community commitments.
• Help manage community commitments and partnerships, track milestones and outcomes, and contribute to CSP reporting and record keeping.

Required profile

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience or exposure to community engagement, stakeholder relations, Indigenous engagement, community development or social performance is ideal.
• Ability to listen to different perspectives, understand stakeholder needs and work towards practical outcomes.
• Organised, able to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Interest in community outcomes, responsible business practices and a career in Communities & Social Performance.
• Experience in resources, government, Indigenous or community organisations is beneficial but not essential.

What we offer

• A career path within Rio Tinto's Communities and Social Performance function.
• Experience across a broad range of community and stakeholder engagement activities.
• The chance to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to initiatives and partnerships that support local communities.