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.
We are looking for a Principle Advisor for Government Relations to help the Government Relations team strengthen and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders. In this role, you will contribute to Rio Tinto’s licence to operate by providing stakeholder engagement advice, supporting significant business initiatives and fostering positive relationships with government representatives, communities, industry groups and other external bodies. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic stakeholder environment and wants to influence outcomes that support long-term business success.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the GM, Land, Water, and Government Relations and working within the U.S. Government Relations team, you will be:
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
Safety: An unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
Qualifications: A qualification in communications, public policy, political science, business, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Relevant Experience: Demonstrated experience in government relations, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, community relations, public affairs, or a related discipline within a large or complex organization.
Government Relations: Established experience building and maintaining relationships with the Utah Governor’s Office and senior staff, State of Utah and federal government agencies, Utah’s congressional delegation, members and leadership of the Utah Legislature, industry associations, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
Relationship Management and Influence: A proven ability to develop and implement stakeholder strategies that build trust, strengthen relationships, influence outcomes, and support organizational priorities.
Political and Organizational Judgment: Strong political and organizational judgment, with the ability to understand complex stakeholder environments, anticipate emerging issues, and identify risks and opportunities.
Governance and Strategic Support: Experience using stakeholder engagement frameworks, governance processes, and reporting practices to inform strategy and support effective business decision-making.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop concise executive briefings, facilitate complex discussions, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Helpful for Success
We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your way of thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
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.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
Apply on Rio Tinto Alcan’s careers page