GIS Analyst | Perth

GIS Analyst

• Opportunity to work in a diverse high performing team
• Build strong partnerships with a broad variety of stakeholders
• Permanent Full-time position | Perth CBD

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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.

We are looking for a GIS Analyst to provide GIS support to the business. The role will involve acquiring, processing, maintaining and analysing our spatial datasets to assist in making business decisions, supporting work programmes and creating value. 

This role is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic and exciting team of like-minded GIS professionals and be involved in supporting the growth of our business. Reporting to the GIS Specialist – GIS Delivery, State Agreement & Approvals, you will be: 

• Capturing, processing, storing and analysing vector and raster data.
• Improving the efficiency of data processing.
• Creating fit for purpose maps for reports and presentations.
• Preparing maps for mobile devices.
• Liaising with customers to achieve value adding outcomes.
• Providing support and training to GIS users.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: 

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Tertiary-level qualifications in GIS or related discipline.
• Advanced ESRI Desktop skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience with ETCL software (FME).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to fluctuating workloads, priorities and supporting other team members
• Exposure to Environmental, Approvals and Heritage datasets

What we offer

• 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

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 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

Perth based but with a working focus on the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets supported by functional teams in the Perth hub: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.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.

Applications close on 6 August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)