Hydrogeologist Specialist

Hydrogeologist Specialist

• A unique Perth based Specialist Hydrogeologist role within the world’s largest dedicated team of water professionals.
• Enjoy flexible working options to achieve your desired “work-life” balance where you can choose to work a mix of office / home days, flexible hours, and opportunities to undertake ad-hoc site visits.
• Apply your technical skills whilst joining a supportive team of Hydrogeological subject matter experts and leaders.

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 different.   

At Rio Tinto, we 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 

Our Resource Development division provides support to and sustains our Pilbara iron ore operations through the delivery of orebody knowledge that ensures resources are developed in time, future value opportunities are identified and developed, and that tenure remains secure. The Hydrogeology team is responsible for providing the technical advice and direction necessary to mitigate water-related risks and create opportunities across our Pilbara operations, from concept to feasibility studies, implementation, and closure.

A unique opportunity now exists for a suitably qualified and experienced SpecialistHydrogeologist to join our Hydrogeology Department. The role will be required to utilise technical expertise forming part of the study team developing the Rhodes Ridge greenfields deposits.

While working together to achieve common goals is at our forefront, looking out for each other is the priority! You’ll be supported and mentored by an incredible leadership team who understand that there’s more to life than work so we’re offering flexible working options, to suit your needs (i.e. working from home / RTIO Central Park office, flexible days / hours etc) to help you spend more time on the things that are important to you – whatever that may be.

Reporting directly to the Superintendent for relevant Pilbara Hub, the Specialist Hydrogeologist will be responsible for delivery of water related investigations to improve RTIO’s hydrogeological knowledge base and facilitate future expansion projects while sustaining ongoing mining operations.    

The role will also require the development of innovative groundwater management strategies to effectively mitigate dewatering/water supply related risks to key environmental receptors within the deposit area. The specialist position will manage a diverse array of activities spanning technical hydrogeology analyses, reporting, drilling design, studies and approval support.

The role demands a practical approach to technical problems, an understanding of risk-based assessments, and an ability to work proactively within multi-discipline teams.  A positive ‘can do’ attitude to achieve results is highly regarded. 

Working a Perth based 5 days on, 2 off roster, you will:

• Supporting and mentoring a small team of Hydrogeologists;
• Analysing hydrogeological data, providing conceptual inputs to numerical models, systems and environmental process; 
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Developing water management strategies to meet ongoing operations, approvals and study requirements; 
• Developing technical reports to support water management strategies and environmental approvals;
• Providing in-field technical, safety and project management oversight of hydrogeological field programmes; and
• Developing scopes of work to design and define dewatering, reinjection, water supply, and monitoring networks.

What you’ll bring    

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant Hydrogeology or Geosciences field (post-grad qualifications in hydrogeology advantageous);
• The ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external partners; Previous experience in Consulting and/or Operational Mining environments will be considered favourably;Commitment to health and safety and promoting a positive team behaviour / supportive culture; and
• Previous experience in Consulting and/or Operational Mining environments will be considered favourably;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic team environment;
• Commitment to health and safety, and promoting a positive team behaviour / supportive culture;
• Unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.   

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.  

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  
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia  
• 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, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue   

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Who we are     

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 will be working 

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading performance and technology. Our iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies. 

Effective management of water is a key priority at Rio Tinto and as a member of Water Resource Evaluation you will gain exposure to water management across the full range of a project’s lifecycle from greenfield development through feasibility studies, operation and into closure.

This role is based in Perth at our Central Park office, with travel to our iron ore operations in the Pilbara as required.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close 11th August 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).