GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist

• 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.

We are looking for a highly motivated GIS Specialist to lead a small team of GIS Analyst and work independently to deliver and administer high quality geospatial outputs that provide key GIS support to the business assisting in decision making, 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 Superintendent GIS Delivery, State Agreement & Approvals, you will be: 

• Leading a team of three GIS data analysts
• Leading legacy data migration projects

• Capturing, processing, storing and analysing vector and raster data

• Ensuring that data management workflows are rigorously controlled with strict QA/QC and be auditable
• Improving the efficiency of data maintenance and identify opportunities to add value through data management

• Liaising with key stakeholders to builder stronger relationships and 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively

• Leadership experience
• Experience with database management and geodatabase design
• Advanced ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise skills
• A good understanding of ETCL software FME
• A good understanding of programming languages including Python, .Net or JavaScript

• High level of understanding of the datasets relating to the Tenure, Approvals, Heritage, Resource Development and Studies groups
• Demonstrate strategic, lateral and creative thinking
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver data outputs within tight deadlines
• Flexible and adaptive approach to fluctuating workloads, priorities and supporting other team members

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.

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.