About Rio Tinto:
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.
About Rio Tinto Lithium:
On 5 March 2025, Rio Tinto completed the acquisition of Arcadium Lithium and combined it with its Rincon asset to form Rio Tinto Lithium, establishing Rio Tinto as a global leader in the supply of energy transition materials and one of the world’s top lithium producers.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Communications Specialist to join our team at Rio Tinto Lithium. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainable energy and eager to learn about the lithium industry and its pivotal role in the transition toward a greener future. As the Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for crafting and managing internal and external communications that tell the story of our business, its impact, and its vision for the future.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Content Creation: Develop compelling written, visual, and multimedia content that communicates Rio Tinto’s mission, values, and industry contributions effectively.
- Storytelling: Articulate Rio Tinto’s role in sustainable energy solutions and the lithium industry, highlighting innovative approaches and industry leadership.
- Internal Communications: Support strategies to improve internal messaging, ensuring clarity and alignment across all business functions.
- Project Management: Coordinate communications projects across teams and departments, managing timelines and deliverables to ensure success.
- Technology Integration: Research and leverage new technologies to enhance communication strategies both internally and externally.
- Industry Education: Continuously learn about the lithium industry and its intersection with sustainable energy to ensure messaging is informed and impactful.
- Problem Solving: Address communication challenges with innovative solutions to maintain transparency and engagement.
- Other job duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Proven experience in communications, project management, or related roles, preferably within the energy or mining industries.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to develop innovative communication strategies.
- Proficiency in leveraging communication technologies and platforms.
- Ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate with diverse global teams.
- A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about new industries and technologies.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects effectively.
Safety Requirements: (position and location specific)
All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.
Physical Demands: (position and location specific)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment: (position and location specific)
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Personal Protective Equipment – (position specific)
Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RIO TINTO LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets.
Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career. RIO TINTO LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.
