Principal Advisor, Government Relations

• Strategically plan and execute Rio Tinto’s strategy to build and maintain trusted relationships with government, communities and other key external stakeholders to support our licence to operate.
• Join a collaborative environment where you can work independently, build senior-level relationships and contribute to meaningful long-term outcomes
• Grow your profile by leading high-impact stakeholder engagement initiatives, strategic forums and special projects across the Government Relations function based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

• Strategically plan and execute Rio Tinto’s strategy to build and maintain trusted relationships with government, communities and other key external stakeholders to support our licence to operate.
• Join a collaborative environment where you can work independently, build senior-level relationships and contribute to meaningful long-term outcomes
• Grow your profile by leading high-impact stakeholder engagement initiatives, strategic forums and special projects across the Government Relations function based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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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.

Reporting to the GM, Land, Water, and Government Relations and working within the U.S. Government Relations team, you will be

• Provide strategic government and stakeholder engagement advice to internal clients on significant business initiatives, emerging issues, and strategic matters involving State of Utah and federal government partners.
• Lead high-level engagements, forums, and meetings with government officials and key stakeholders to exchange information, address emerging issues, advance business priorities, and strengthen understanding of Rio Tinto operations and land development activities.
• Develop and maintain trusted, productive relationships with the Utah Governor’s Office and senior staff, state executive-level appointees, State of Utah and federal government agencies, legislators, Utah’s congressional delegation, industry associations, and other influential stakeholders.
• Advise regional and business teams on government and stakeholder engagement strategies, frameworks, standards, and leading practices that strengthen external relationships and support business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and collaborate across functions to align government relations strategies with broader business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Monitor and assess emerging policy, legislative, regulatory, and stakeholder developments, providing timely insights, strategic advice, and recommendations to senior leaders to support informed decision-making.
• Represent the Government Relations function in cross-functional initiatives, strategic planning activities, and external stakeholder engagements, ensuring government and political considerations are effectively incorporated into business decisions.
• Lead strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen government and stakeholder engagement…