Principal Advisor, Medical (Health Studies and Reporting)

Location
Brisbane QLD 4000
 
Full job description
Principal Advisor, Medical (Health Studies and Reporting)

Lead clinical governance across owner-run and vendor health services to ensure high-quality, consistent care aligned with global standards.

Drive digital health transformation by supporting the implementation of occupational medicine, rehab, and return-to-work solutions using health data and strategy.

Enhance health data quality for reporting, decision-making, and continuous improvement, while contributing to research and thought leadership in occupational health.

Flexible location: Brisbane, or Perth

About the Role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Medical (Health Studies and Reporting) to lead the implementation of a robust clinical governance framework across both owner-run and vendor health services. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the quality and consistency of occupational health service delivery, while contributing to the effective use of health data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified health professional with strong digital capabilities and a passion for data-driven healthcare innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and oversee the clinical governance framework in alignment with our health strategy, capability framework, and


Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 and meet opportunities.


At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 who we are.


Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.

Take a look at Theresia’s career journey
2022 – Present

Chief advisor Nature Solutions
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2018 – 2022

Head of Environment, Global HSES
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
2016 – 2018

Principal advisor: Environment
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2013 – 2016

Superintendent: Ecology and Rehabilitation
Richards Bay Minerals, KZN, South Africa
2012 – 2013

Ecologist
Richards Bay Minerals, KZN, South Africa
Working in one of our function’s teams

We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
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A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.

Quality of life
We’re committed to providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests, passions, and commitments.

People and culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

Opportunities for growth
With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

Meaningful work
We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.

Quality of life
We’re committed to providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests, passions, and commitments.

People and culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.


Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.

02

Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.

03

Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.

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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.

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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.

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