Principal Advisor Safety Communications

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for a Principal Advisor Safety Communications for its SimFer joint venture, which is building the Simandou iron ore mine in Guinea. The role leads the development and implementation of the safety communications strategy so that safety messages, campaigns and engagement activities support a strong safety culture and better safety outcomes. It works closely with HSE, Operations, Training and HR, Projects, frontline leaders and contractors, and reports to the General Manager, Communications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an overarching safety communications strategy and delivery plan, with clear frameworks and standardisation across the business.
• Promote the use of technology and innovation, including AI alongside traditional communications and behavioural influence techniques.
• Align safety communications with business safety priorities, risk management requirements and operational readiness.
• Lead the evolution of the Amafènè safety culture and support a safety recognition programme.
• Create and oversee communications materials such as safety pauses, banners, incident learning materials, leadership toolkits, briefing packs, presentations, videos, digital content and pre-start materials.
• Tailor communications to different workforce groups, languages, literacy levels and cultural contexts, while applying Rio Tinto standards.
• Advise HSE and operational leadership on safety culture, behavioural change and workforce engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HSE, Communications, Sociology, Community Development or another applicable field.
• At least 10 years of direct or combined experience in HSE, Communications, HR or Community Relations.
• Experience in industrial, mining, construction, energy or similar complex environments, and in communication strategies supporting organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across leadership and frontline audiences, in cross-cultural, international and developing settings.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; digital communication production is a plus.
• Understanding of critical risk management, fatality prevention and operational safety systems is strongly desired; French or Mandarin fluency is a plus.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual cash incentives for eligible employees.
• Career development opportunities and training assistance.
• Family-friendly health programmes, retirement and savings plans, wellness benefits and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee stock ownership plan and a comprehensive leave policy including paid parental leave.