Land & Rehabilitation Technical Officer

Land & Rehabilitation Technical Officer

• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment – Weipa
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• We offer paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and exploring.

The Amrun Mine Site is located 40 kilometers southwest of Weipa with a life expectancy of 40 plus years to expand our bauxite operations and continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits. This expansion will strengthen the economy and provide exciting opportunities for the people of Cape York and Queensland for future generations.

About the role

We are looking for a Land & Rehabilitation Technical Officer to support the coordination and execution of key land management programs to facilitate the operating requirements in relation to regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

This role is a great opportunity for somebody who is passionate about land management to contribute to the success of our Land & Rehabilitation program whilst advancing their career with a global mining leader. Working a 44hour week which can be Monday-Friday or a compressed 9-day fortnight and reporting to the Superintendent Land & Rehabilitation, you will be: 

• Developing and maintaining land management projects
• Maintaining the plan and schedule of work for Land & Rehabilitation Operations Team
• Supporting threatened species research project; supporting field studies
• Support a variety of land management operations inclusive of the annual fire management program, feral animal management and weed management
• Ensure operational readiness for the annual rehabilitation program
• Schedule and management of traditional owner on country engagements – rehabilitation operations, on lease and community seed collection programs and other land management activities.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Experience related to land management operations
• Experience with rehabilitation strategy and management programs
• Experience supporting/leading projects
• Experience in managing multiple contractors and consultants in regard to environmental studies
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders both internal and external

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Experience using GIS
• Tertiary education in environment/land management or agricultural operations
• Experience in working with traditional owners on a variety of land management projects

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

Where you will be working

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

Closing date 9^th of June 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”