Advisor Environment | Tom Price

Rio Tinto

Posted on:  27th May 2023

Advisor Environment | Tom Price

  • Be part of an inclusive and diverse group that is safety & values driven
  • Work on the doorstep of unique and diverse landscapes and ecosystems
  • Competitive salary including bonus and a huge range of additional personal and family benefits
  • FIFO Ex Perth | 8 Days on, 6 Days off
  • Permanent Full Time

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a site-based Environment Advisor for Iron Ore Operation at Tom Price. In this role you will partner with our operations and stakeholders to champion environmental performance. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Environmental Advisor who strives for excellence and enjoys working on dynamic portfolios of work.

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 Environment Lead you will be:

  • Partnering with Asset teams and stakeholders to support environmental risk management
  • Implementing and verifying the business’ environmental management system
  • Managing environmental issues, for example: fauna/flora, surface water quality, marine environmental management, groundwater quality, clearing/rehabilitation activities and hydrocarbon/contamination management
  • Project managing contractors and consultants providing environmental services
  • Providing environmental advice in the interpretation of legislation, acts and regulations
  • Preparing and submitting compliance reports in association with our licence to operate

What you’ll bring

  • A Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental or related discipline with knowledge of key concepts theories and practices related to risk management, State and Federal Legislation and environmental management systems is highly regarded
  • Demonstrated experience in executing work with a strong attitude towards safety and improvement
  • Excellent communication and partnering skills with the ability to work independently
  • Resilience and a dynamic approach to problem solving

What we offer

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • 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

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 almost 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

Every Voice Matters

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.

At Rio Tinto, 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.

Applications close on  11 June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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