Advisor Environment Resource Development | Perth

Advisor Environment - Resource Development | Perth

• Supporting the responsible future of our mines
• Work on the doorstep of unique and diverse landscapes supporting the drilling programs that define our resource
• Support the long-term stewardship of natural resources, including land and water, and the ecosystems they support
• Permanent full time or flexible work arrangements with regular travel to the Pilbara
• Great salary packages which include base, annual performance bonus and superannuation as well as access to a huge range of personal and family benefits

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Rio Tinto was a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) that was established over 20 years ago to improve sustainable development performance in the mining and metals industry. More recently, we have set ourselves a goal to achieve impeccable environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials. We know that responsibly managing our impacts is fundamental if we want to continue to grow and so we are committed to being a trusted steward of natural resources.

This role will partner with our operations and internal stakeholders to pioneer the environmental performance we strive to achieve. A level of performance that minimises environmental impacts and manages the interrelationship between water, biodiversity and our resilience to a changing environment. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Environmental Advisor who is motivated to reach for excellence and live our values – care, courage and curiosity.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Superintendent Environment you will:

• Partner with operational teams and internal stakeholders to support environmental risk management
• Design and implement an in-field and desktop assurance program to provide confidence to the business leaders that risks are minimised;
• Work closely with operational teams to co-design and support delivery of environment performance improvement initiatives
• Create champions within the operational teams to deliver the key principles of natural resource stewardship
• Prepare and coordinate input into compliance reports in association with our licence to operate
• Implement and verify the business’ environmental management system.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental Management or related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of key concepts and practices related to environmental risk management, State and Federal legislation and environmental management systems
• Excellent communication and partnering skills with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated experience in executing work, creative thinking and a solutions-focused approach
• A non-negotiable strong attitude towards safety and respect
• Resilience and a dynamic approach to problem solving

What we offer

• A permanent Perth-based role with regular travel to the Pilbara
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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 to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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 different.

Applications close on 25 September 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)