People Insights Developer

People Data Insights Developer

• We’re committed to Finding Better Ways™ and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.
• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion
• 12-month fixed-term opportunity that can be based in Brisbane or Perth (Australia)

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 Business Intelligence professional with a love of data and product delivery, as well as curiosity about what makes people tick, to join the global People Data and Insights team for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned BI Developer/Analytics professional to help contribute to our HR Analytics division as they embark on exciting projects across the globe with a focus on Talent insights.

Data is one of our most important assets. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals.

With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Reporting to the People Insights Manager and working in a collaborative community within People Data and Insights division, you will:

• Develop analytics and reporting products using best practice data platforms and tools including PowerBI, DataBricks, Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Develop actionable insights for the enterprise-wide HR group
• Troubleshoot business intelligence modeling issues and develop solutions
• Work in a small team of BI developers driving HR process improvements

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience in fullstack BI development using various tools and technologies to create end-to-end data pipelines, data models, reports, dashboards, and interactive applications
• Strong Experience working with PowerBI and/or other data visualization tools
• Keen understanding of data transformation processes including data modelling
• Excellent analytics and problem-solving skills
• Proven skills using SQL Queries
• Experience developing solutions in Azure Databricks, MS SQL schemas and models, ETL processes
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical fields

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 subsidized 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 goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Flexible working arrangements.

Where you’ll be working

The HR function supports 46 000 employees in around 36 countries and operates out of three business hubs in Brisbane, Perth and Montreal. Data science roles have diverse, multi-industry backgrounds and comprehensive skills in the fields of data modelling, engineering, and visualization as well as advanced analytics techniques including machine learning and optimisation. These skills are used to turn data into information that can be used to make improved decisions that generate competitive advantage for Rio Tinto.

This role can be based in our Brisbane or Perth Hubs

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Applications close on Thursday the 16th of April 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 LGBTI+ 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.