Heritage Approvals Specialist
Rio Tinto
Heritage Approvals Specialist
Work in an environment where people are valued and respected
Play a critical role in preserving and managing cultural heritage and supporting Traditional Owner engagement
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver meaningful heritage outcomes
Perth based role with adhoc travel | Flexible working arrangements on offer
Where we’re all welcome
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 who we are.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are looking for a Heritage Approvals Specialist to lead and support key heritage management initiatives that include the preservation and management of cultural heritage and the fulfilment of Traditional Owner (TO) commitments. This permanent role is based in Perth on a Monday- Friday roster, with occasional site travel.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
Coordinate heritage approvals for business activities including cultural heritage management surveys and excavations
Coordinate and finalise external and statutory approval submissions
Lead heritage approval compliance activities for both internal and external systems
Review all heritage fieldwork reports to ensure compliance to approvals requirements
Review and input into the approvals prioritisation plan
Prepare reports for Traditional Owner groups and relevant government bodies on the execution of S16/18s
Receive, analyse and communicate legislative requirements to Traditional Owner Engagement team and other stakeholders
Monitor adherence to S16/ 18 requirements and conditions
Provide infield investigation advice in line with the regulatory requirements
Prepare Heritage Site Information Form lodgements to the Department of Planning, Land and Heritage
Coordinate procedural notifications to Traditional Owner corporations of lodgement preparation, submission and consent receipts
Work with the RTIO Approvals team to prepare, follow up and track all regulatory s16/s18 submissions
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
A degree in archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage studies (or related field), or cultural mapping.
Proven experience in cultural heritage studies and fieldwork, with a focus on heritage consultations and project management, approvals processes, and familiarity with heritage legal frameworks.
Demonstrated knowledge of S16/ 18 requirements and conditions
Proficiency with GIS and heritage information management systems.
Strong stakeholder relationship management skills, including experience engaging with land-connected peoples.
Demonstrated understanding of cultural heritage management planning and scheduling.
Prior exposure with the resources or extractive industries and modes of operation
Experience managing sites of high cultural importance.
Your ability to collaborate effectively, manage priorities, and deliver results in complex environments will set you apart in this role.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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 bonus
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, cultural leave)
To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.
Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.
Application Deadline: 26th March 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date).
About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt 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 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.
