Advisor Ecosystem Rehabilitation

Advisor Ecosystem Rehabilitation

• Come and be a part of a world class rehabilitation project that will set the gold standard for mine closure
• Your chance to play an active part in rehabilitating land in a unique and culturally significant environment
• Exciting opportunity that offers a wide range of additional benefits
• Bus In; Bus Out from Darwin

Where we’re all welcome  

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 who we are.  

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 elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future generations.  

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor Ecosystem Rehabilitation for a ground-breaking closure project where you will play a part in the co-ordination and execution of key rehabilitation programs, making a true impact to the successful rehabilitation and positive legacy of Jabiru.

Reporting to the Specialist Rehabilitation & Ecology, you will be responsible for:

• Performing terrestrial ecological surveys, including flora, fauna, and/or nutrient cycling monitoring.
• Contributing to data analysis and reporting project outcomes into technical reports, at internal and external stakeholder meetings, and more broadly across the Business.
• Assisting with the development and execution of research projects focused on sustainable ecosystem development, including optimising ecosystem establishment methods and management of threats such as weeds and pests.
• Overseeing the seed collection program, including maintaining stock inventories and future demand requirements.
• Supporting collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and traditional owners.

What you will bring

• Qualifications in environmental science, land management, ecology, botany, soil science, agricultural science or related discipline
• Experience leading monitoring programs and supporting research projects
• Quality data management and report writing skills (technical and plain-English)
• Experience working with contractors and consultants
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
• A passion for frequently working outdoors
• Current driver’s license preferred

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience working in hot and humid environments such as northern Australian savannah
• Local flora and fauna species identification skills
• Experience using GIS platforms and monitoring systems

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 safety-focused and inclusive working environment 
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) 
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs 
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters 
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Who we are  

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.

ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.

Closing date: 15^th August 2024