Welcome to the Pathfinder Hackathon!

Where we're calling on our Australian-based team to be true trailblazers in the world of work. Just like the explorers of old, we're seeking new paths towards improving the experience of our workforce, unlocking productivity, and building a culture which is connected and inclusive.

And just like those intrepid adventurers, we're relying on our values of care, courage, and curiosity to guide us on our journey.

As you embark on this journey, we're challenging you to put people at the heart of your thinking, be bold and innovative in your ideas, and push the boundaries of what's possible. Could your idea improve our EVP, lighten the backpack of our leaders, or bring our people community closer together? As pathfinders, we know that the journey is just as important as the destination. We'll learn from each other, collaborate to solve problems, and celebrate our successes along the way. 

So, let's set our sights on the horizon and begin this great adventure together. 

Are you ready to be a Pathfinder?

Challenge yourself and learn new skills

Showcase your ideas and see them come to life

Connect with peers and have fun

Engage with and receive mentorship from Senior leaders in the business, and experts in the field

Learn about Agile ways of working and design thinking methodologies

Sign up to the event platform, create your team, brainstorm and submit your ideas.

Once the submission deadline arrives, it’s time to vote. Here, we’ll ask the Australian-based Rio Tinto team members and our Global Rio Tinto People Community to vote for their favourite ideas. The top ten ideas will be invited to participate for the two day event in Perth, Australia!

During the live hackathon event, finalists will collaborate with their team in person, spending two days paving their solution, creating a prototype, and developing a pitch for the jury. During your presentation you’ll have four minutes to pitch your idea in front of the jury and four minutes for Q&A. 

So grab your exploration kit, rally your team and jump on the path to finding better ways.

Developing groundbreaking solutions is not a one person job, even with your team you can expect to encounter some challenges along the way. Not to fear, along your journey you will be accompanied by both a User Experience Designer and an Agile Coach.

The User Experience Designer

With a creative touch, they’ll help you define and create the user experience for your solution. 

Agile Coach

They’re going to give you all the support you could need. Their role is to help guide the thought process towards innovation, allowing you to focus all your brain power on the brainstorming!

Australian-based People Community team members are invited to share their ideas.

As a pathfinder bring your thoughts, your ideas, your compass and your map!

You’re not alone – Your teammates will help you find the path, use their knowledge and personal experience as valuable input when defining your path.

Consider including team members from different areas of the Business to your group of Pathfinders to create a solution that is innovative and inclusive.

Here's the timeline for the event! 

JUNE 2023

Time to implement your solutions!

26 APRIL 2023

Finalists announcement

2-3 MAY 2023

Live hackathon in Perth

20 APRIL 2023

Time to vote!

BEFORE 19 APRIL 2023

Submit your idea

RAC Arena

700 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

We acknowledge this event takes place on the lands of the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Nation.

Here's the agenda for the two day live event in Perth.

Day 1

Tuesday, 2nd May 2023

08:00 am - Participant check-in

08:30 am - Welcome to Country

08:45 am - Sponsors Opening: Matt Kimball & Cath Taplin

09:00 am - Business Context: Simon Trott & Mark Davies

09:30 am - Presentation of the Hackathon

10:00 am - Break

10:15 am - Immersion: Persona Workshop

10:45 am - Immersion: User Journey Workshop

12:00 am - Lunch Break

12:30 pm - Design Brief

02:00 pm - Workshop - How to pitch

02:30 pm - Break

02:45 pm - Pitch & Proto Re-work

04:00 pm - Design V1

05:00 pm - Close of Day | Networking & Food

Day 2

Wednesday, 3rd May 2023

08:15 am - Participant check-in

08:30 am - Guest Speaker

09:00 am - Final Presentation Pitch & Prototype Design

09:30 am - Pitch & Prototype Rework

10:00 am - Break

10:15 am - Design Brief Validation

11:00 am - Technical Tests

12:00 am - Lunch Break & Guest Speaker

12:45 pm - Last Sprint & Pitch Training

02:45 pm - Break

03:00 pm - Final Demonstration to Jury

04:30 pm - Jury Deliberation | Activity for Participants

05:00 pm - Winners Announced & Close of Hackathon

05:30 pm - Close of Day | Networking & Food

Meet the mentors that will be helping you out throughout the event! 

Rowena Albones

Chief Financial Officer within Iron Ore

Matt Holcz

Managing Director Pilbara Mines within Iron Ore

Lynn Olssen

Chief Advisor OBK Technical Assurance within D&T

Simon Axworthy

General Manager Nature Solutions within D&T

Anthony Radici

General Manager Gudai-Darri Projects within Iron Ore

Heather Mae Cassidy

Superintendent Mining Readiness Gudai-Darri within Iron Ore

Marnie Pascoe

Chief Advisor Major Hazards within Development & Technology

Morgan George

Engineer Project Readiness Gudai-Darri within Iron Ore

Meet the jury that will be choosing the winning teams!

Aashi Pandey

Data Scientist within Data Analytics, IS&T

Akitha Gamage

Reliability Engineer within Pacific Operations

Santi Pal

Managing Director, Group Technical within Development & Technology

Karl Hackett

Chief Advisor IS&T Iron Ore

Monique Bensted

Head of D&T & Communications Business Partners within Development & Technology

Alison Morley

Managing Director, Studies within Development & Technology

Rowena Alexander

Superintendent Indigenous Talent within Iron Ore Health, Safety, Environment and Communities

Any questions regarding this event? Don’t hesitate to get in touch at pathfinder@bemyapp.com

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