Shape the future of Rio Tinto's global Data & AI ecosystem by defining enterprise architecture across Databricks, Palantir Foundry, AWS and Azure platforms
Influence strategic technology direction, emerging AI capabilities and enterprise architecture standards in a newly created global role with significant organisational impact
Based in Brisbane or Perth with flexible hybrid working and opportunities to collaborate across the globe
We're Finding Better WaysTM 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 Principal Adviser Data & AI Architecture to help our Data & AI Platform Team define the future of enterprise data, analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities across Rio Tinto. This newly created role sits at the intersection of central platform teams and product‐aligned delivery teams, enabling innovation at scale through secure, scalable and cost‐effective platform architecture.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data & AI Platforms, you will provide strategic architecture leadership while remaining connected to technical delivery and emerging technology trends.
What you'll be doing
Working in a team-oriented global environment within the Data & AI Platform Team, you will:
Define and evolve enterprise architecture for Data & AI platforms including Databricks, Palantir Foundry, AWS and Azure ML/AI services across a multi‐cloud global estate
Design reusable reference architectures, blueprints and golden paths that enable product teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions faster
Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security and Data Governance teams to embed security, privacy, data sovereignty and responsible AI principles by design
Lead architecture governance activities including design reviews, architecture decision records, non‐functional requirements and exception management
Assess emerging technologies including generative AI, agentic AI and cloud‐native AI services to guide Rio Tinto's future platform strategy
Drive architecture decisions that improve platform resilience, performance, data residency compliance and cost transparency through FinOps‐aligned principles
Influence senior business, digital, engineering and vendor stakeholders to align platform direction with business outcomes and technology roadmaps
Provide thought leadership on scaling enterprise data,



analytics and AI capabilities across a complex global organisation
About you
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
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Deep expertise in Databricks, Lakehouse architecture, Unity Catalog and enterprise data platform design, with strong knowledge of Palantir Foundry, AWS and Azure AI/ML services
Demonstrated success in solution, platform or enterprise architecture roles within large multinational organisations, including hands‐on data engineering and AI platform delivery
Degree qualification in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
Experience with multi‐cloud architecture, TOGAF‐aligned practices, architecture governance processes, ADRs, NFRs and responsible AI frameworks
Ability to influence and build alignment across technical and business stakeholders without direct authority
Helpful for Success
Experience working in mining, manufacturing, banking, finance or other complex, data‐intensive industries
Exposure to global, multi‐region operating environments and vendor ecosystems including Microsoft, Databricks, Palantir, Accenture, EY or Cognizant
Curiosity for emerging Data & AI trends and a passion for translating innovation into practical business outcomes
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've 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 subsidised 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 ambitions
Ongoing access tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick & cultural leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you'll be working
Information Systems and Technology (IS&T;) is a global function delivering integrated and critical IT services and support to Rio Tinto's mines, refineries, smelters, remote operationscentresand corporate offices. IS&T;'s mission is to power Rio Tinto's pioneers with data and technology, enhancing safety, productivity, and value for the business. Through our collaborative partnerships and a deep understanding of our mining and metals business, IS&T; carefully balances the implementation of 'here and now' solutions with emerging technologies that will help to create thedigitally‐optimisedRio Tinto of tomorrow.
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 LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive setting 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.
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📌 Principal Adviser Data & Ai Architecture (Queensland)
🏢 Rio Tinto
📍 Queensland