Mine Geologist

Mine Geologist – Pilbara

• Fantastic 18 Weeks paid parental leave - applicable to both care-giver
• Industry leading career development opportunities
• Family-friendly FIFO roster, 8 days on, 6 days off

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Mine Geologists to join our Mine Technical Services Team. This is a great opportunity for a Mine Geologist to provide accurate geological, grade and predictive metallurgical information critical for the success of the mining operation. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will be:

• Involved in monitoring reconciliations between predicted and actual grade and tonnes and providing accurate ore delineation and grade estimations to facilitate short to medium term planning
• Ensuring compliance with QAQC standards for geological data collection, integrity and interpretation
• Undertaking a variety of geology project work
• Providing geological input into material attribute characteristics and improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Geological Science/Earth Science or equivalent (Geology) with practical experience in mine geology
• Demonstrated mine geology experience with an understanding of Geo-metallurgy OR exploration and evaluation techniques
• Current WA "C Class" Driver’s License
• Experience with geological data collection, validation, interpretation and QAQC
• Demonstrated knowledge of mining/mapping and modelling software packages (preferably LeapFrog, Vulcan, ArcMap and acquire)
• Excellent communication skills and drive for continuous improvement
• A strong safety mindset

What we offer

• 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 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 and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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);
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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 and meet opportunities. 

Where you will be workingIn the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: 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 MattersWe 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.

Applications close on Friday 30^th June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).