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Communications Business Partner (Work-from-home) - JOB REF#3085

Rio Tinto

Date Listed: 15 Oct 2026

About the Employer: We operate across 34 countries and 6 continents, where our 61,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our core products – iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium – are the building blocks of a cleaner, smarter future. To meet growing demand, we’re focused on keeping our people safe, while running and delivering world‑class operations and projects. And we’re committed to doing it responsibly – delivering lasting positive impact through deep expertise, strong social licence and long‑standing partnerships. Together, we’re solving global challenges and creating shared success.
Website: https://www.riotinto.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

Why explore
• Be part of a values driven organisation where safety, care and inclusion are always the top priority
• Work in a strategic, high impact communications role partnering with senior leaders across Development, Commercial & Functions
• Flexible working arrangements available, supporting balance between work and life
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto
About The Role

We are looking for a Communications Business Partner to play a critical role in shaping and protecting Rio Tinto’s reputation and culture, supporting the strategic priorities of Development, Commercial & Functions (DCF) and the Group more broadly.

This is a great opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded communications professional to provide trusted counsel to senior leaders and deliver purposeful, high impact communications that enable business outcomes. This role is part of the Communications - Development, Commercial & Functions team and, for the foreseeable future, will support Commercial including executive communications

Reporting to the General Manager Communications - Development, Commercial & Functions, you will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and senior leaders of Commercial, or other Heads of Division or Function and their leadership teams, as required. Your portfolio may evolve over time in response to business priorities.

You will be responsible for
• Developing and delivering communications strategies aligned to Group and DCF priorities.
• Providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders, ensuring communications are purposeful and effective.
• Strengthening and protecting the profile and reputation of supported functions or divisions.
• Identifying, managing and escalating communications and reputational risks as required.
• Supporting leadership communications, including business updates and key messages.
• Managing leader profiles and coordinating key engagements in line with Group priorities.
• Planning and delivering key events such as town halls and leadership engagements.
• Creating and overseeing high-quality communications materials, including narratives, messaging, digital content and visual assets.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
• 10-15+ years of relevant communications or external affairs experience, including substantial experience within mining and metals, natural resources, energy, commodities, or other complex industrial environments.
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Proven experience providing strategic communications counsel to senior leaders.
• Strong ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, targeted communications.
• Experience managing reputational risk with sound judgement and discretion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior and cross functional teams.
• Strong writing and content development capability across multiple channels and formats.
• Strong understanding of mining market experience.

Working Hours

Mon-Fri Full-time (Remote)

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES NEED TO SUBMIT:

completed job application

TO SUBMIT TO:

https://jobs.riotinto.com/job/24007808/communications-business-partner/

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