This is a Principal Advisor - Digital Engineering role with Rio Tinto based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Rio Tinto Role Seniority - senior More about the Principal Advisor - Digital Engineering role at Rio Tinto Principal Advisor - Digital Engineering Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join a leading global company Position is based in either Perth or Brisbane 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 Advisor - Digital Engineering - to lead strategy, governance, integration, and delivery of digital engineering across Rio Tinto capital projects. The role champions data-centric engineering and high-quality asset information ready for operational handover. Reporting to the Manager – Digital Engineering and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will: Define and oversee Rio Tinto Projects’ digital engineering strategy, standards, governance, and handover requirements Lead integration of engineering design tools with enterprise systems and maintain platform reliability Drive adoption of digital project delivery workflows, ensuring consistent execution across projects Coordinate lifecycle digital engineering activities and translate requirements into project execution plans Ensure data and model quality through rules-based design, QA checks, and compliance monitoring Promote automation, analytics, and continuous improvement in digital engineering processes Engage with internal stakeholders including Project Engineering, Operational Readiness, IS&T, and Operations Manage relationships with engineering partners, contractors, and software vendors About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Degree/Diploma in Engineering or related discipline 15 years’ experience in multi‑discipline project delivery including digital engineering delivery roles on major capital industrial projects Expertise in intelligent, data‑centric engineering systems and integrations Strong knowledge of asset information requirements and handover processes for operational readiness Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management skills Advanced communication, technical writing, and problem‑solving abilities It would be desirable if you have familiarity with AVEVA Unified Engineering, SmartPlant Foundation, or similar platforms 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 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 & cultural 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. Respect and Inclusion 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. A drive for innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of our company's purpose: Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Here, you’ll find a home for curious people who care about their work and colleagues, are courageous about finding better ways to do things, and are empowered to adapt quickly to solve problems and meet opportunities. 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Rio Tinto team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Defining digital engineering strategy Leading integration of engineering tools Driving digital project delivery Key Strengths Data-centric engineering Stakeholder engagement ✍️ Technical writing AVEVA Unified Engineering ⚙️ Automation and analytics Project execution planning A Final Note: This is a role with Rio Tinto not with Hatch.
