Geoscientific Systems and Data Specialist

GEOSCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS AND DATA SPECIALIST

• Be at the forefront of mining exploration technology
• Join an enthusiastic team of data and information management specialists
• Work with multi-commodity, greenfields and brownfields exploration teams
• Based in Perth or Brisbane with occasionally field travel

About the role

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

We are looking for a Geoscientific Systems and Data Specialist to support the delivery of an evolving ecosystem where trusted data is transformed, integrated, and made accessible via a suite of agile tools and workflows. This programme spans exploration, data and information management, analytics, driving greater value from data, delivering insights to geoscientists and making better decisions faster. Data discovery for discover from data.

You will play a key role in this transformational programme working closely with regional teams to understand and communicate localised needs, whilst translating technical deliverables extending from the programme.

This role is an outstanding opportunity to join an exciting global initiative. The role offers great variety, a broad technical scope, and the opportunity to be part of a transformational journey.

You will join our exploration technical knowledge team within the Rio Tinto Exploration business. This team is responsible for transforming the way we find, evaluate and mine resources by developing and implementing ground-breaking technologies as part of our rapidly changing, data rich world.

Reporting to the DataXplorer Programme Lead and working in a newly created global team, you will be:

• Championing DataXplorer with the regional teams and being the conduit of technical knowledge in and out of the DataXplorer programme
• Developing, implementing and administering new and innovative geoscience data management solutions to support regional exploration teams in the discovery process from data capture to analytics
• Understanding and supporting regional business requirements regarding systems, information and data
• Operationalising DataXplorer work packages in pursuit of a standardised best practice approach across all regions
• Working with internal and external stakeholders, and providing in-field support to operations teams

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Passionate about data, and insights to be gained

• Passion for innovation and finding new ways to solve old problems. Outcomes rather than technology driven
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Geosciences, Earth Science or Information Technology

• Experience in managing relational databases focused on geosciences
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to understand business requirements, identify as well as evaluate options and deliver systems, information and data solutions to address business needs
• The proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of senior leaders, professional and technical staff to achieve customer focused outcomes through the sharing of expertise, skills and technical capability
• Advanced technical skills desirable in administering various systems including, but not limited to Esri ArcGIS Desktop & Enterprise, acQuire, SharePoint, SQL Server, python
• Understanding of cloud technology principles, terminology and working in an integrated environment desirable

What we offer

• 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
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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

Rio Tinto's Exploration group seeks to create value for the business by discovering or acquiring new mineral resources. Organized into four regional teams (Americas, Australasia, Africa-Europe and Eurasia), the Exploration group provides both a global reach and a local presence across a range of commodities including bauxite, copper, iron ore, nickel and uranium.

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.