Senior Advisor Government Relations

Rio Tinto
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicySkills: ["Stakeholder engagement","Relationship building","Strategic influence","Written communication","Verbal communication"]

Lead government relations stakeholder engagement initiatives that strengthen Rio Tinto’s trusted relationships with government, communities, and external partners. Advise internal clients on strategic matters and policy efforts, facilitate forums and meetings with government representatives, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies using structured frameworks. Build senior-level relationships, assess emerging policy and legislative issues, and lead special projects and continuous improvement to support long-term business outcomes.

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Senior Advisor Government Relations

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Job Summary

Lead government relations stakeholder engagement initiatives that strengthen Rio Tinto’s trusted relationships with government, communities, and external partners. Advise internal clients on strategic matters and policy efforts, facilitate forums and meetings with government representatives, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies using structured frameworks. Build senior-level relationships, assess emerging policy and legislative issues, and lead special projects and continuous improvement to support long-term business outcomes.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide stakeholder engagement advice and guidance to internal clients on significant business initiatives and strategic matters.
  • •Lead forums, meetings, and engagement activities with government representatives to exchange information and discuss issues relevant to operations and land developments.
  • •Develop and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, community representatives, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
  • •Advise regional teams on engagement frameworks, standards, and leading practices to support positive external relationships.
  • •Assess emerging stakeholder issues, policies, and legislative developments and lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance stakeholder outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401k MatchingPaid LeaveLife InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •A qualification in communications, public policy, political science, business, social sciences, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • •Experience in stakeholder engagement and government/community/public affairs, including local land use processes and land development tax policies.
  • •Demonstrated ability to develop stakeholder engagement strategies, influence outcomes, and build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Experience applying stakeholder engagement frameworks, governance processes, and reporting practices to support informed decision-making.
Education:
Skills:Stakeholder engagementRelationship buildingStrategic influenceWritten communicationVerbal communication

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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