Principal Advisor - Geochemistry

Principal Advisor - Geochemistry

• Be part of a global team supporting exciting projects

• Shape the success of Rio Tinto’s closure studies now and in the future

• Permanent opportunity - based in Bundoora, Brisbane, Perth or Salt Lake City 

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Principal Advisor Geochemistry who will be focusing on reactive mineral waste and water management in new exploration projects, growth and closure studies, existing operations, and within a portfolio of closure related innovation opportunities.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with a combination of a hydrogeology and geochemistry background to join the Technical Development team and be part of Rio Tinto’s growth pipeline and closure initiatives, contribute to the success of our company now and in the future.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

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 Chief Advisor Geochemistry, and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Technical Development team, you will:

• Provide technical geochemist expertise and guidance, oversight and assurance to product groups and their business units, project and study shaping

• Act as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) and cover the volume and complexity of reactive mineral waste and closure related geochemical challenges.

• Engage and influence exploration, growth and closure studies to utilise Geochemistry tools to understand how wastes will behave over the long term and how to mitigate any potential environmental impact

• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, provide technical input on mine management and closure related issues

• Planning and implementation of rehabilitation and closure regarding landform design and geochemistry

• Geochemical characterisation of mine wastes

• Development of mineral waste management strategies for growth studies, operation and for closure

• Water chemistry assessment and prediction

• Unsaturated flow characterisation and prediction

What you will bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Tertiary qualification in geochemistry, geology or a relevant discipline

• Significant experience in a relevant field and previously worked on closure projects and/or rehabilitation

• Persuasion and engagement skills and experience in operations or studies

• Geochemistry skills as applied to reactive waste

• Strong ability to manage, lead, influence and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business to deliver results

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Demonstrated experience in leading teams of high technical and performing individuals

• Understanding in area of hydrogeology, geochemistry, geology and/or environmental science

• Materials characterisation

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 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)

• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you will be working

This role can be based out of our Global Hubs - Bundoora , Perth or Salt lake City

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.