Senior Advisor GIS Data & Development

Senior Advisor GIS Data & Development  (Enterprise Lead)

• Play a critical role in the stewardship and continuous improvement of Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Enterprise GIS environment, enabling reliable spatial data and services that support operational decision-making. 

• Develop deep technical expertise across GIS platforms, data management, automation and system governance while influencing enterprise-wide spatial capabilities. 

• Work with a diverse network of technical specialists, system owners and stakeholders to deliver innovative GIS solutions and drive continuous improvement. 

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 Senior Advisor GIS Data & Development – Enterprise Lead to provide operational and technical oversight of the Enterprise GIS environment. In this role, you will support the ongoing operation, administration and optimisation of GIS platforms, ensuring enterprise spatial content remains current, reliable and fit for operational use. 

You will provide technical leadership across GIS administration, data pipelines, platform governance and system support while partnering with internal stakeholders and external service providers to deliver sustainable and innovative GIS solutions. 

What you'll be doing 

Reporting to the Principal GIS Data & Development, you will: 

• Provide technical oversight and support for the Enterprise GIS environment, including platform administration, configuration and operational performance. 

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise imagery and vector basemaps to support operational decision-making. 

• Drive continuous improvement of automated GIS data pipelines and workflows to ensure spatial content remains accurate, reliable and accessible. 

• Investigate and resolve complex GIS platform, application, service and integration issues, escalating where required. 

• Process service requests, system changes, application configurations and integration activities through established governance processes. 

• Develop and maintain GIS operational procedures, technical documentation, work instructions and configuration records. 

• Support GIS governance, security, data quality and architecture requirements to ensure platform sustainability and compliance. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen enterprise GIS capability, performance and user experience. 

About you 

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application. 

Required for Success 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. 
• Strong understanding of Enterprise GIS governance, system architecture, platform performance and operational assurance.

• Experience administering and supporting enterprise GIS platforms, including services, basemaps, enterprise content and associated operational workflows.

• Demonstrated experience resolving complex enterprise GIS platform issues and identifying and delivering improvements to platform performance, reliability and capability
• Strong root-cause analysis and technical problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify systemic issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to support both technical and business users. 
• Helpful for Success 
• Experience working with enterprise GIS platforms, spatial databases, APIs and system integrations. 
• Knowledge of environmental, operational or asset management business processes supported by GIS. 
• Experience developing technical documentation, work instructions and governance artefacts. 
• Familiarity with ESRI products and enterprise GIS architecture. 
• Tertiary qualification in GIS, Geospatial Science, Information Systems or a related discipline. 

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, personal & cultural leave) 

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 

• Possible domestic relocation assistance 

Where you'll be working 

Our modern office located in Central Park tower in Perth provides an inspiring environment for collaboration and professional growth. You'll be able to enjoy a range of benefits, including access to a modern gym, wellness programs, and convenient amenities that support a healthy work-life balance. Situated in the heart of Perth, we are close to public transport and several parking options. 

Applications for this role will close October 9th 2026.

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 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.