Ecosystems Technical Officer

Ecosystems Technical Officer

• 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 indigenous land in a unique environment
• Interesting research component in this technical officer role

About the role

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

Reporting to the Specialist Rehabilitation & Ecology and working a nine-day fortnight you will:

• Assist with terrestrial ecological surveys, including flora, fauna and biophysical measurements.
• Collate and store appropriately ecosystems related data collected during various surveys and monitoring programs
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, traditional owners.
• Assist with the seed collection program, including maintaining stock inventories and future demand requirements.

What you will bring

• Certificate in conservation and land management or related discipline
• Experience in environmental monitoring
• Ability to work autonomously, whilst also contributing as needed to the wider Closure Studies team.
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
• A passion for frequently working outdoors
• Driver’s licence

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Proficient with computers, in particular excel.
• Experience using GIS systems
• Experience working in northern Australian savannah

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

This role can be based in Jabiru (the local town) or commute from Darwin on a 5/2 roster arrangement.

• 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 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)
• Domestic relocation assistance

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.

Where you will be working 

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto its major shareholder. ERA has mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory since 1980. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, and is surrounded by, but separate from Kakadu National Park.

Mining at Ranger ceased in November 2012 and since then, Ranger has been processing ore from stockpiles.

The role is either Darwin based on a Bus in Bus out arrangement between Ranger Mine and Darwin, or locally based residential in Jabiru. Subsidised housing arrangements for Jabiru residents will be included.

Every Voice Matters 

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.