Principal Agreement Making, ILUA

Lead Rio Tinto’s Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiations and agreement-making strategy across a diverse portfolio of Traditional Owner partnerships Act as a subject matter expert in Native Title and Traditional Owner agreements, influencing strategic outcomes and long-term partnership success Work closely with Traditional Owner groups, senior leaders and specialist stakeholders to deliver complex, high-impact agreements We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Principal Agreement Making – ILUA to lead and support the negotiation, development and implementation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) and other Traditional Owner partnership agreements across Rio Tinto's portfolio. This is a great opportunity for an experienced negotiator and relationship builder who enjoys working in complex stakeholder environments and delivering outcomes that balance commercial, legal and partnership objectives. You will act as a trusted adviser on Native Title and agreement-making matters, supporting both new agreements and the ongoing management, renewal and evolution of existing commitments. Reporting to the Manager Agreement Making, you will: Lead and support negotiation strategies and agreement plans for Indigenous Land Use Agreements and other Traditional Owner partnership agreements Draft, review and negotiate agreement documentation in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Communities & Social Performance and operational stakeholders Provide technical expertise on ILUAs, Native Title frameworks, agreement implementation and compliance obligations Develop long-term agreement strategies, including renewals, amendments and modernisation initiatives Build and maintain trusted relationships with Traditional Owner groups, Prescribed Body Corporates, advisers and other key stakeholders Lead culturally appropriate engagement and negotiations that support positive partnership outcomes Prepare high-quality negotiation materials, governance papers, submissions and decision-making documents Identify and manage agreement, stakeholder and implementation risks, ensuring alignment with Rio Tinto governance and risk standards About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Significant experience negotiating, developing or implementing complex agreements, preferably within Native Title, Traditional Owner partnerships, land access or related fields Strong understanding of Indigenous Land Use Agreements, Native Title frameworks and Traditional Owner partnership models Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships with Traditional Owner groups, internal stakeholders and external advisers Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and interests Strong written communication skills with experience preparing negotiation strategies, decision papers and executive-level materials What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress 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 an annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan and company-provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options Career development and 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 Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Where you'll be working You will be part of Rio Tinto’s Traditional Owner Partnerships team, working across a portfolio of strategic agreement-making activities that support long-term partnerships with Traditional Owner groups. Collaborating closely with internal specialists, operational leaders and external stakeholders, you will help deliver agreements that create enduring value for Traditional Owners and Rio Tinto alike. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d'autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ 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. innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.